Arafo

Arafo is a municipality of the southeastern part of the island of Tenerife in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Canary Islands. The town Arafo is situated 5 km west of the coast town Candelaria and 22 km southwest of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The TF-1 motorway passes through the eastern part of the municipality.

Arafo
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Municipal location in Tenerife
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Coordinates: 28°20′24″N 16°25′10″W
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Canary Islands
Province	Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Island	Tenerife
Area [1]
• Total	33.92 km2 (13.10 sq mi)
Elevation [1]	470 m (1,540 ft)
Population  (2018)[2]
• Total	5,562
• Density	160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Climate	Csb

Historical population

Year	Population
1991	4,200
1996	4,667
2001	4,995
2002	5,156
2003	5,122
2004	5,256
2005	5,276
2009	5,502

See also

• Spain portal

• List of municipalities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife