Region of Murcia, Spain
The Region of Murcia, a single-province autonomous community, is home to 1,589,138 people in 45 municipalities covering 4,369 sq mi. Its capital, Murcia, sits at 138 ft (42 m), and its highest point is Obispo, at 6,608 ft (2,014 m).
- Population (2025)
- 1,589,138
- +8.3% since 2015
- Area
- 4,369 sq mi
- 19th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 364 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- 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 364 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
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 647 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murcia | 479,405 | 342 sq mi | 138 ft |
| Cartagena | 220,704 | 216 sq mi | 16 ft |
| Lorca | 98,969 | 647 sq mi | 1,122 ft |
| Molina de Segura | 78,458 | 65.4 sq mi | 272 ft |
| Alcantarilla | 43,876 | 6.27 sq mi | — |
| Torre-Pacheco | 41,479 | 73.2 sq mi | — |
| Águilas | 37,811 | 97.2 sq mi | — |
| San Javier | 36,524 | 29.1 sq mi | — |
| Yecla | 36,453 | 234 sq mi | — |
| Cieza | 35,577 | 141 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Murcia, sits 138 ft (42 m) 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 6,608 ft (2,014 m), in the Sierra de Moratalla. It’s 62 mi from the capital in a straight line and 6,470 ft higher.
Besides the capital, 3 cities over 50,000 people have their own elevation page: Lorca (1,122 ft), Molina de Segura (272 ft), and Cartagena (16 ft).
Peak with a page in the Region of Murcia or on its border: Obispo (6,608 ft).
- Obispo 6,608 ft
- Lorca 1,122 ft
- Molina de Segura 272 ft
- Murcia 138 ft
- Cartagena 16 ft
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 6,608 ft (2,014 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Murcia?
138 ft (42 m) 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).
Reviewed October 31, 2026 · Methodology and sources · Spotted a mistake? Let us know