| Huércal-Overa, Spain | |||
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| Coordinates: 37°23′N 1°56′W / 37.383°N 1.933°WCoordinates: 37°23′N 1°56′W / 37.383°N 1.933°W | |||
| Country | Spain | ||
| Community | Andalusia | ||
| Municipality | Almería | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Domingo Fernández Zurano (PP) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 318 km2 (123 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 280 m (920 ft) | ||
| Population (2014) | |||
| • Total | 18,374 | ||
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
Huércal-Overa is a village and a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain, located near the border with the province of Murcia. The population of Huércal-Overa in 2014 was 18 374.
In the last few years, this town has become a favourite target spot both for European and Latin American immigrants.
It celebrates its yearly fair on the 3rd weekend of October.
Huércal-Overa is situated in the Valley of Almanzora and its main economic sources have to do with agricultural activities.