Ulldecona

Ulldecona
Ulldecona
Location in the Province of Tarragona
Ulldecona
Ulldecona (Catalonia)
Ulldecona
Ulldecona (Spain)
Coordinates: 40°35′58″N 0°26′47″E / 40.59944°N 0.44639°E / 40.59944; 0.44639
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceTarragona
ComarcaMontsià
Government
  MayorNúria Ventura Brusca (2015)
Area
  Total
126.9 km2 (49.0 sq mi)
Elevation
133 m (436 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
6,240
  Density49/km2 (130/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Ulldeconenc, ulldeconenca
Faldut, falduda
Websiteulldecona.cat

Ulldecona (Catalan pronunciation: [ˌuʎðeˈkona]) is a municipality in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the southern part of the province of Tarragona, in the region of Montsiá. It has had town privileges since 1273.

The nearest towns are: Alcanar, La Ràpita, Freginals, Godall, La Galera, Mas de Barberans and Cenia in the Montsià region; and Vinaròs, Traiguera, Sant Jordi and San Rafael del Río in Baix Maestrat. Important tourist areas are also nearby, such as Salou and Peniscola.