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Murcia

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.

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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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Settlement.name: Murcia
Settlement.settlement_type: Municipality
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Murcia.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Escudo de Murcia.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Murcia
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Spain
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Autonomous community
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Region of Murcia
Settlement.elevation_m: 43
Settlement.area_total_km2: 881.86
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: 825 AD
Settlement.population_as_of: 2024
Settlement.population_total: 471982 (7th)
Settlement.population_demonym: Murciano/a
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.population_urban: 672773

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Murcia
Demonym: murcianos
Population: 479405
Area: 881860000
Elevation: 43
Official website: www.ayto-murcia.es
Image: Murcia.JPG
Dialing code: 968
Licence plate code: MU

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Commons category: Murcia
postal code: 30001–30012
native label: Murcia
male population: 221543
female population: 231715
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Contents

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
Notes
Bibliography
External links

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).