Tarifa
Tarifa (Spanish pronunciation: [taˈɾifa]) is a Spanish municipality in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia. Located at the southernmost end of the Iberian Peninsula, it is primarily known as one of the world's most popular destinations for windsports. Tarifa lies on the Costa de la Luz ("coast of light") and across the Strait of Gibraltar facing Morocco.
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| Coordinates: 36.014°N 5.606°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| Province | Cádiz |
| Judicial district | Algeciras |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francisco Ruiz (PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 419.67 km2 (162.04 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 18,169 |
| • Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Tarifeños |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 11380 |
| Dialing code | (+34) 956 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish |
| Website | Official website |
Besides the city proper, the municipality also comprises several villages, including Tahivilla, Facinas, and Bolonia.
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