Arafo | |||
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Coordinates: 28°20′24″N 16°25′10″W / 28.34000°N 16.41944°WCoordinates: 28°20′24″N 16°25′10″W / 28.34000°N 16.41944°W | |||
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Area | |||
• Total | 33.92 km2 (13.10 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) | ||
Population (2009) | |||
• Total | 5,502 | ||
• Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) | ||
Climate | Csb |
Arafo is a municipality of the northeastern 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.