Punta Umbría

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Punta Umbría, Spain
Flag of Punta Umbría, Spain
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Official seal of Punta Umbría, Spain
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Location of Punta Umbría
Location of Punta Umbría
Municipality Huelva
Government
 - Mayor Gonzalo Rodriguez Nevado
Area
 - Total 38 km² (14.7 sq mi)
 - Land 38 km² (14.7 sq mi)
 - Water 0.00 km² (0 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 - Total 13,736
 - Density 361.5/km² (936.3/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Website: http://www.ayto-puntaumbria.es/

Punta Umbría is a town and municipality with a long beach, in the Province of Huelva, part of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia. According to the 2005 census, the town has a population of 13,736 inhabitants.

The 'Punta' in its name comes from the long point going out to the sea from the beach.

Coordinates: 37°11′N, 6°58′W