Murcia City
| GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION 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 3km, 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. 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 18ºC. The winters are mild with an average in January of 10.2ºC an the summers are very hot with an average of 25.7ºC. 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. |