Region of Murcia, Spain
The Region of Murcia, a single-province autonomous community, is home to 1,589,138 people in 45 municipalities covering 11,316 km². Its capital, Murcia, sits at 42 m (138 ft), and its highest point is Obispo, at 2,014 m (6,608 ft).
By the All Map Tools Team
- Population (2025)
- 1,589,138
- +8.3% since 2015
- Area
- 11,316 km²
- 19th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 140 people/km²
- Spain: 97 people/km²
- Municipalities
- 45
- 2 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of the Region of Murcia by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 1,589,138 people on January 1, 2025, the Region of Murcia ranks 7th by population and 19th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 121,850 people (8.3%). Density is 140 people/km², against a Spanish average of 97 people/km².
The capital, Murcia, has 479,405 residents, 30% of the region. Next come Cartagena (220,704), Lorca (98,969), and Molina de Segura (78,458).
Of its 45 municipalities (the 48th most of any province), 2 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Ojós, with 548, and the largest by area is Lorca, at 1,675 km².
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murcia | 479,405 | 885 km² | 42 m |
| Cartagena | 220,704 | 560 km² | 5 m |
| Lorca | 98,969 | 1,675 km² | 342 m |
| Molina de Segura | 78,458 | 169 km² | 83 m |
| Alcantarilla | 43,876 | 16.2 km² | 61 m |
| Torre-Pacheco | 41,479 | 190 km² | 41 m |
| Águilas | 37,811 | 252 km² | 4 m |
| San Javier | 36,524 | 75.4 km² | 27 m |
| Yecla | 36,453 | 605 km² | 619 m |
| Cieza | 35,577 | 366 km² | 187 m |
Elevation
The capital, Murcia, sits 42 m (138 ft) above sea level, the 20th lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in the Region of Murcia is Obispo, at 2,014 m (6,608 ft), in the Sierra de Moratalla. It’s 100 km from the capital in a straight line and 1,972 m higher.
Besides the capital, 3 cities over 50,000 people have their own elevation page: Lorca (342 m), Molina de Segura (83 m), and Cartagena (5 m).
16 towns of 20,000 to 50,000 people also have a page. The highest is Caravaca de la Cruz (628 m) and the lowest, Águilas (4 m); they’re all in the list.
Peak with a page in the Region of Murcia or on its border: Obispo (2,014 m).
- Obispo 2,014 m
- Lorca 342 m
- Molina de Segura 83 m
- Murcia 42 m
- Cartagena 5 m
Towns of 20,000 to 50,000 people (16)
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in the Region of Murcia?
45. That ranks 48th among Spain’s provinces, and 2 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of the Region of Murcia?
1,589,138, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 7th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in the Region of Murcia?
Obispo, at 2,014 m (6,608 ft), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Murcia?
42 m (138 ft) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in the Region of Murcia after the capital?
Cartagena, with 220,704 people. Next is Lorca, with 98,969.
Sources
- Population: our own work with data from the INE website (www.ine.es), municipal register on January 1, 2025 (updated 12/11/2025).
- Area, municipal boundaries, elevations and highest point: Spain’s National Geographic Institute, IGN (CC BY 4.0 ign.es). Simplified boundaries.
- Position of peaks with a page: OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
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