Ubrique

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Ubrique, Spain
Flag of Ubrique, Spain
Flag
Official seal of Ubrique, Spain
Seal
Location of Ubrique
Location of Ubrique
Municipality Cádiz
Government
 - Mayor Francisco Javier Cabezas Arenas
Area
 - Total 71 km² (27.4 sq mi)
 - Land 71 km² (27.4 sq mi)
 - Water 0.00 km² (0 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 - Total 17,362
 - Density 244.5/km² (633.3/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Website: http://www.ubrique.es/
Ubrique at the foot of Sierra Ubrique.
Ubrique at the foot of Sierra Ubrique.

Ubrique is a city located in the province of Cádiz, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has a population of 17,362 inhabitants.

As part of the pueblos blancos (white towns) in southern Spain's Andalusia region, Ubrique reminds travellers of that area's Arab past. Situated at the foot of the Sierra de Ubrique, the town is known for its flourishing leather industry.

[edit] Demographics

Demographic evolution of Ubrique between 1999 and 2005

1999

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

17,960

17,586 17,395 17,534 17,478 17,404 17,362

Source: INE (Spain)

[edit] External links

  • Ubrique - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía

Coordinates: 36°41′N, 5°27′W