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Spain · Region of 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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Local time: UTC+1 · 7 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region: Region of Murcia
Main language: Spanish
On the map: 37.99° N, 1.13° W

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