The city of Murcia is
situated in the South East of the Iberian Peninsula.
It's the capital of the Autonomous Community of the
same name, that, with an area of 11,317 km2, is, the
largest autonomous community of only one province in
Spain.
The metropolitan area of Murcia spreads over 881 km2
and it is made up of the capital city and 54 towns and
villages. It consists the urban quarters, including
the downtown centre of 3 km. in diameter, its old quarters
of 1.5 km. in diameter, and the 54 administrative districts
of the Murcia City government, which encompass half
of the population in the municipality.
Geographically it's divided into two very different
areas: the Huerta, which spreads along the banks of
the river Segura and the countryside, dry land situated
to the Northwest, Northeast and South of the region.
The average height above the sea level is about 43 metres.
Murcia is an open and dynamic city with a privileged
situation in the Mediterranean, making it very attractive
for congresses and cultural activities.
POPULATION
Acording to census figures from the first of
January 2005, Murcia and its nearby towns had a total
of 409.810 inhabitants, placing it in the group of the
seven most populated cities in Spain. Of this population,
45% live in the city.
CLIMATE
Situated in the meridian border of the Temperate
Zone, it enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate, as
its proximity to the sea acts as a thermal cushion.
The average annual temperatures in Murcia stay around
18 ºC. The winters are mild with an average in
January of 10.2 ºC and the summers are very hot
with an average of 25.7 ºC.
The rains are scarce and irregular, as are cloudy days,
as there are more than 2800 hours of sun annually.
The constant good weather is a reason for many to visit
us at any time of the year.
If you want more information about today's weather and
the forecast click here.
COMMUNICATIONS
Murcia
is well connected with the main Spanish and European
capitals by way of its airports, railways and motorways:
Airports
San Javier Airport (Murcia), 47 km from Murcia by car.
Tel: 968 17 2000
For further information on flights go to www.aena.es
El Altet Airport (Alicante) , 68 km from Murcia by car.
Tel: 966 91 91 00/ 966 91 94 00 for
more information
Motorways
and toll roads National:
Autopista del Mediterráneo A-7: France, Barcelona/Valencia/Alicante/
Murcia
Autovía A-30: Madrid/Albacete/Murcia/Cartagena
Autovía con Andalucía E-15
Regional:
Autovía del Noroeste: MU-415 Murcia / Mula/Caravaca
Autovía del Mar Menor: MU-3319
CITY
TRANSPORT
City
Buses :
Latbus Teléfono: 968 250088 www.latbus.com
Radio Taxis:
Teléfonos: 968 297700 y 968 248800
Eurotaxi (suitable for the disabled):
Teléfonos: 968 297700 y 968 906935
