Monachil is a municipality located in the province of Granada within the Andalusia region of southern Spain. It is situated approximately 8 kilometers from the city of Granada.
The municipality has a population of 7,826 inhabitants as of 2018. It shares borders with several neighboring municipalities, including Huétor Vega, Cenes de la Vega, Pinos Genil, Güéjar Sierra, Dílar, La Zubia, and Cájar.