La Línea de la Concepción
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
La Línea de la Concepción is a Spanish municipality in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, situated on the isthmus of the Bay of Gibraltar. Its name originates from the 'Line of Contravallation' built after the 1727 siege of Gibraltar. Historically, the city served as a vital supplier of produce and labor to Gibraltar, particularly for the dockyard.
Statistics
Area
26.10 km²
Population
64,499