Grouping and spatial segregation of Moroccan nationals in Tarragona, 2004-2012

The city of Tarragona is one of the main poles for the settlement of Moroccan nationals in Catalonia. Since the beginning of the 21st century, there has been a significant increase in this population, with Moroccans now making up the largest group in the ranking of foreign nationalities. At the same time, there have been substantial changes in the spatial distribution of this group. The main goal of this research is to analyse the evolution of the settlement patterns and the levels in residential segregation of the Moroccan community in the Tarragona urban area for the 2004-2012 period using data from Municipal Register.