Murcia (37°59′N 1°8′W) is a city and municipality on the river Segura in southeastern
Spain and the capital of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia. Population:
409,810 (2005); 563,272 including the metropolitan area (urban area plus satellite
towns), ranking as the 12th-largest metropolitan area of Spain. Since 2003 the mayor
has been Miguel Ángel Cámara Botía (PP).
Murcia is built nearly in the centre of a low-lying fertile plain, known as the huerta
or market garden of Murcia, which includes the valleys of the Segura and its right-hand
tributary the Guadalentín (Wadalentin) or river Sangonera, and is surrounded by mountains.
Despite the proximity of the sea, the climate is subject to great variations: the
summer heat is severe, while frosts are occasionally experienced in the capital during
the winter.
Precipitation in Murcia is scarce, with less than 200 mm (7.9 inches) registered
in the hydrological year October 2004 to September 2005.
Murcia-San Javier Airport (MJV) is located on the edge of the Mar Menor close to
the towns of San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera, 45 km southeast of Murcia, about
30 minutes by car. The airport at Alicante is frequently used by travellers to Murcia
also.
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