Region of Murcia
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The Region of Murcia is an autonomous community in the south-east of Spain. The region has 1,350,000 people. The capital is Murcia, with 410,000 people. Other important cities are Cartagena, Lorca, Molina de Segura, and Cieza.
Región de Murcia | |
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Country | Spain |
Capital | Murcia |
Government | |
• President | Fernando López Miras |
Area | |
• Total | 11,313 km2 (4,368 sq mi) |
Population (January 1, 2021) | |
• Total | 1,518,279 |
• Density | 134.2/km2 (348/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
ISO 3166-2 | ES-MC |
Website | Official website |
Region Of Murcia Media
Map of the Kingdom of Murcia in 1795
Map of the Kingdom of Murcia in La Geographia Blaviana by Joan Blaeu (1659). In the upper left quadrant appears the coat of arms of the kingdom, which was included in the flag and coat of arms of the Region of Murcia.
The Massif of Revolcadores is the highest point of the Region of Murcia, its highest peak is Los Obispos Peak at 2,014 metres (6,608 ft).
Lands around Moratalla and river Alharabe.
Ibn Hud as depicted in the Cantigas de Santa Maria