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Cartagena, Spain
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Cartagena is a large city in Murcia, Spain with a population of 213,943. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 213,943 |
| Population Density | 762 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6020°, -0.9840° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Murcia |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.3 inches (288 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Cartagena
Cartagena is a large city in Spain (Murcia) with a population of 213,943. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Cartagena vs Spain Average
Income: Cartagena vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 520 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 169 |
| Healthcare | 73 |
| Retail | 34 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Cartagena
Cartagena has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 288 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 280.6 sq mi (726.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 762/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6020°N, 0.9840°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in |
Cartagena has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Cartagena
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Hospital de Marina | University | — | — |
| C.I.F.E.A. Torre Pacheco | College | — | Visit → |
| Campus CIM | University | — | — |
| Campus de Alfonso XIII | University | — | — |
| Campus de Cartagena - UCAM | University | — | — |
| Campus Muralla del Mar | University | — | — |
| Campus San José | University | — | — |
| Campus Universitario de San Javier | University | — | — |
| Casa del Estudiante | University | — | — |
| Centro de Electroquímica y Materiales Inteligentes | University | — | — |
| Centro Universitario de la Defensa | University | — | Visit → |
| CIFP Carlos III | College | — | — |
| Colegio Al Kazar | College | — | — |
| Conservatorio Profesional de Música | College | — | — |
| CRAI, Sala 1 | University | — | — |
| CRAI, Sala 2 | University | — | Visit → |
| CRAI, Sala 3 | University | — | — |
| Edificio de Laboratorios de Investigación | University | — | Visit → |
| Edificio de Laboratorios de Investigación | University | — | Visit → |
| Edificio I+D+i | University | — | — |
| Escuela de Hostelería y Turismo | College | — | — |
| Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos y de Ingeniería de Minas | University | — | Visit → |
| Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Telecomunicaciones - UPCT | University | — | Visit → |
| Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Industrial | University | — | Visit → |
| Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Naval y Oceánica | University | — | Visit → |
| Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería de Cartagena | University | — | — |
| Estación Experimental Agroalimentaria "Tomás Ferro" | University | — | — |
| Instituto de Formación Profesional Privada Barrio de Peral | College | — | Visit → |
| ISEN | University | — | Visit → |
| ISEN | University | — | Visit → |
| Rectorado UPCT | University | — | Visit → |
| UNED | University | — | — |
Schools in Cartagena
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Jiménez de la Espada | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Asdrúbal | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Hermanos San Isidoro y Santa Florentina (Infantil) | — | — | — | — |
| Patronato del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Mare Nostrum | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sagrada Familia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio La Inmaculada | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Joaquina de Vedruna | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa María Micaela | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Hermanos San Isidoro y Santa Florentina | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Virgen del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Cartago | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Mastia | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Isaac Peral | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Aníbal | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Antonio Arévalo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Nuestra Señora del Mar | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Santa Lucía - C.I.F.P. Hespérides | — | — | — | — |
| IES Arturo Perez Reverte | — | — | — | — |
| CIFP Politecnico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal de Teatro | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cartagena
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPE Cartagena | culture, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Cadena SER Radio Murcia | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RNE Murcia | culture, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Regional de Murcia | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Ondacero Cartagena | culture, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Cadena Ser Cartagena | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Urban Revolution | electronic | AAC | |
| RNE Radio 5 Cartagena | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Revive FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Regional Musica (Murcia) | misc | AAC 165 kbps | |
| SER Murcia | — | FLV | |
| FORMULA 10 MUSICA | 80s, 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Regional Música | pop en español e inglés, rock | UNKNOWN | |
| ENERGIA FM - CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ 90.0 | 90.0, caravaca | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Color Estéreo 103.7 FM | cumbia, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Cartagena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusteum | ||||
| Casa del Agua | ||||
| Casa Fontes | ||||
| Casa Valderas | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de la Arquitectura Defensiva de Cartagena | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de la Historia de Cartagena y de la Cartagena Medieval | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de la Muralla Púnica | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Parque Minero | ||||
| Centro de Tradiciones Rurales | ||||
| M.U.R.A.M. | ||||
| Mina Blanca | ||||
| Mina Las Matildes | ||||
| Museo Aeronáutico | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Portman | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Municipal Enrique Escudero de Castro | ||||
| Museo Cartago Colección | ||||
| Museo de Artillería | ||||
| Museo del Foro Romano | ||||
| Museo del Mar | ||||
| Museo del Teatro Romano | ||||
| Museo del Vidrio | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico del Campo de Cartagena | ||||
| Museo Etnológico Municipal | ||||
| Museo Minero | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Fuente Álamo de Murcia | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática | ||||
| Museo Naval | ||||
| Museo-Refugio de la Guerra Civil | ||||
| Palacio barón de benifayó | ||||
| Sala Isaac Peral - Museo Naval |
Libraries in Cartagena
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Alfonso Carrión | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Andrés Cegarra Salcedo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Centro Cultural Ramón Alonso Luzzy | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de La Aljorra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Polígono de Santa Ana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Martínez Hernández | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Manuel Puig Campillo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Mercado de Santa Florentina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Miguel Galindo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Rafael Rubio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca San Isidoro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca San Pedro del Pinatar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Santa Mónica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Santiago de la Ribera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Torre Pacheco | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Lectura Balsapintada | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura Las Palas | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura Lo Pagán | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura Roche | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura Roldán | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cartagena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| autocine | |||||
| Mercadillo de los Domingo San Javier | |||||
| Mercadillo de los miércoles Santiago de la Ribera | |||||
| Mercadillo de los sabado | |||||
| Mercadillo de San Pedro del Pinatar | |||||
| Mercadillo de Tomás Maestre | |||||
| Mercado de Barrio Peral | |||||
| Mercado de Santa Florentina | |||||
| Mercado Gisbert |
Hotels in Cartagena
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cartagena
109 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cartagena
57 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Cartagena
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cartagena
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Cartagena
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Cartagena
15 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cartagena
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cartagena
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cartagena
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Cartagena
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cartagena
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cartagena
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cartagena
29 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cartagena
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cartagena
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cartagena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cartagena
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | ALC | Large Airport |
| Region of Murcia International Airport | RMU | Large Airport |
| Alcantarilla Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| San Javier Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| AeroCieza | — | Small Airport |
| Aeroclub Mar Menor | — | Small Airport |
| Aeroclub Totana | — | Small Airport |
| Alhama De Murcia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Los Martínez Del Puerto Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| ULM de Dolores | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cartagena
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos | |
| Oficina de Correos | |
| Oficina de Correos | |
| Oficina de Correos | |
| Oficina de Correos |
Treatment Centers in Cartagena
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Médico Virgen de la Caridad | ||
| CLINICA GAIA | ||
| Clínica Ribera Los Dolores | ||
| Himilce | ||
| Instituto Bernabeu Cartagena | ||
| Virgen de la Caridad Ribera |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cartagena
69 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Capilla Base de Submarinos | |
| Capilla del Arsenal | |
| Capilla del Arsenal | |
| Ermita de La Guía | |
| Ermita de la Magdalena | |
| Ermita El Pasico | |
| Ermita Monte del Calvario | |
| Ermita Monte del Calvario | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia de Nª Sra. de los Dolores | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Cristóbal | |
| Iglesia de San Diego | |
| Iglesia de San Diego | |
| Iglesia de San Marcos | |
| Iglesia de San Pablo |
Quick Facts
Around Cartagena
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Cartagena
160 places within 15 km
- • Anfiteatro Romano y Plaza de Toros
- • Barrio del foro Romano
- • Calzada Romana
- • Canteras Romanas
- • Casa de la Fortuna
- + 14 more
- • Cala Aguilar
- • Cala Cortina
- • Cala del Barranco de la Muela
- • Cala del Bolete
- • Cala del Bolete Grande
- + 12 more
- • Baluarte Nº 10
- • Baluarte Nº 11
- • Baluarte Nº 12
- • Batería de Aguilones
- • Batería de Cabo Negrete
- + 20 more
- • Cueva de la Estrella
- • Cueva de los Amarillos
- • Cueva de Neptuno
- • Cueva del Gigante
- • Cueva del Giganten Entrada 2
- + 1 more
- • Batería de Cabo Tiñoso
- • Batería de Conejos
- • Batería de Las Cenizas
- • Batería de San Fulgencio
- • Faro de Navidad
- • Faro de Portmán
- • Faro del Dique de la Curra
- • Linterna
- • Alto de la Cárcel
- • Alto de los Albaladejos
- • Alto Mediano
- • Cabecico del Molino
- • Cabezo Alto
- + 68 more
- • Anfiteatro romano
- • Baluarte de Berwick
- • Batería de la Punta de la Podadera
- • Batería de Loma Larga
- • Depósito de The Carthagena Mining and Water Cº. Ltd.
- + 7 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Cartagena
What is the population of Cartagena?
Cartagena has a population of 213,943 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 762 people per square mile, spread across 280.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Cartagena expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Cartagena?
Cartagena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.3 inches.
How is the job market in Cartagena?
There are 520 business establishments in the area, including 169 restaurants and food service locations.