Taraguilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Taraguilla
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Location of Taraguilla
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 Taraguilla
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Andalusia |
| Province | Cádiz |
| Comarca | Campo de Gibraltar |
| Judicial district | San Roque, Cadiz |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,057 |
| Demonym(s) | Taraguillense, Taraguillero/a |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
11369 (Carteia, Guadarranque, Miraflores y Taraguilla)
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| Dialing code | (+34) 956 78 XX XX |
| Official language(s) | Spanish |
Taraguilla (sometimes called Taraguillas) is a small town in Spain. It is located near Algeciras in the Province of Cadiz. In 2009, about 3,057 people lived there.
About Taraguilla
Taraguilla is part of the larger area called San Roque. It is about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) west of the center of San Roque. The town is in San Roque's inner district.
Nearby Places and Roads
To the north of Taraguilla is Estación de San Roque. This community grew around a railway station. East of Taraguilla, you can find the community of Miraflores.
Main roads are important for Taraguilla. The A-405 road, which goes to Jimena de la Frontera, is to the west. The Autovía A-7 highway forms the southern edge of the town. The Guadarranque river is also to the west, across the A-405 road. In 2010, a new bypass was built. This road helped connect Taraguilla better to the A-405 and A-7 highways. It also made it easier to travel around the town.
Local Industry
The area around Taraguilla has many industries. For example, the CEPSA Gibraltar-San Roque oil refinery is a short distance south. It is located on the other side of the A-7 highway. Many bus routes also pass through Taraguilla, connecting it to other places.
See also
- thumb|60px|Learn more about Taraguilla in Spanish! Taraguilla para niños
