Murcia
Sign in to saveMurcia ( , , ) is a city in south-eastern Spain, and the capital and most populous city of the autonomous community of the Region of Murcia. As of 2024, with a population of 471,982, it is the 7th-largest city in Spain. The total population of the metropolitan area was 672,773 in 2020, covering an urban area of 1,230.9 km2. It is located on the Segura River, in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. It has a climate with hot summers, mild winters, and relatively low precipitation.
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Murcia is a major city in southeastern Spain and serves as the capital of the Region of Murcia, making it the country's seventh-largest city with nearly 472,000 residents as of 2024. Located on the Segura River, it matters as a significant urban center in Spain with a large metropolitan area and plays an important role in the political and economic life of its autonomous region.
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31 sectionsContents
- History
- Geography
- Segura River
- Mountains and hills
- Districts
- Climate
- Demographics
- Main sights
- Festivals
- Holy Week
- Easter fiestas
- Three Cultures International Festival
- Festivities in the districts
- Economy
- Government
- Transportation
- Roads
- By plane
- By bus
- By tram
- By train
- Healthcare
- Education
- Notable people
- Sports teams
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- References
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- Bibliography
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Murcia ( , , ) is a city in south-eastern Spain, and the capital and most populous city of the autonomous community of the Region of Murcia. As of 2024, with a population of 471,982, it is the 7th-largest city in Spain. The total population of the metropolitan area was 672,773 in 2020, covering an urban area of 1,230.9 km2. It is located on the Segura River, in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. It has a climate with hot summers, mild winters, and relatively low precipitation.
Murcia was founded by Abd ar-Rahman II, Emir of Cordoba, in 825 with the name Mursiyah (). It is now mainly a services city and a university town. Highlights for visitors include the Cathedral of Murcia and a number of baroque buildings, renowned local cuisine, Holy Week procession, works of art by the famous Murcian sculptor Francisco Salzillo, and the Fiestas de Primavera (Spring Festival).