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Ubrique, Spain
Official seal of Ubrique, Spain
Location of Ubrique
Location of Ubrique
MunicipalityCádiz
Government
 • MayorManuel Toro Rincón (PP)
Area
 • Total71 km2 (27 sq mi)
 • Land71 km2 (27 sq mi)
 • Water0.00 km2 (0.00 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total17,362
 • Density244.5/km2 (633/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websiteubrique.es

Ubrique is a town 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.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
199917,960—    
200017,586−2.1%
200117,395−1.1%
200217,534+0.8%
200317,478−0.3%
200417,404−0.4%
200517,362−0.2%
Source: INE (Spain)
Composition of population (Ubrique) INE (Spain)
Ubrique at the foot of Sierra Ubrique.
Ubrique from Benaocaz