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Tarancón

Town

Tarancón is a municipality of Spain located in the province of Cuenca, Castilla–La Mancha. As of 2024, it has a population of 16,462, which makes it the second most populated municipality in the province.

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It lies at the crossroads of the A-3 route connecting Central Spain with the Levante and the A-40 route connecting Cuenca and Ocaña.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Tarancón
Province
Cuenca
Autonomous community
Castilla-La Mancha
Population (INE 2025)
16,748
Altitude
818 m
Area (IGN)
106 km²
Postcode
16400
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Practical info

The essentials for getting around Tarancón without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.0105° N, 3.0064° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
16400
Altitude
818 m
Population (INE 2025)
16,748 inhabitants
Province / region
Cuenca · Castilla-La Mancha
Official website
tarancon.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Tarancón's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Tarancón

2 registered places to stay

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