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Tarancón, Municipality in Cuenca Province, Spain

Located at an elevation of 800 meters, Tarancón extends across 106 square kilometers of land in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha.

The settlement emerged between the late 12th and early 13th centuries as part of the Order of Santiago territory, receiving city status recognition in 1921.

The municipality hosts seasonal celebrations in September, featuring traditional dances and regional food preparations from the Castilla-La Mancha region.

The town connects to major transportation networks through highways A-3, A-40, and N-400, with regular bus services operating between Tarancón and Madrid.

As the second most populated municipality in Cuenca Province, Tarancón maintains a population density of 140 people per square kilometer.

Location: Cuenca Province

Capital city: Tarancón

Elevation above the sea: 800 m

Part of: Mancomunitat de Municipis «El Girasol»

Shares border with: Santa Cruz de la Zarza, Zarza de Tajo, Belinchón, Huelves, Uclés, Tribaldos, Villarrubio, El Acebrón, Fuente de Pedro Naharro

Website: http://tarancon.es

GPS coordinates: 40.00861,-3.01022

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50

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