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La Manga del Mar Menor, Spain

Murcia · Spain

La Manga del Mar Menor is a small city in Murcia, Spain with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,000 Population 36/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
11.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,000
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density36/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain11.1 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population10,000
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates37.6413°, -0.7165°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceMurcia
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation11.1 inches (282 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About La Manga del Mar Menor

La Manga del Mar Menor is a small city in Spain (Murcia) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 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 11.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

La Manga del Mar Menor has a population of 10,000 with a density of 36 people per square mile, spread across 280.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,000
Total Population
36
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
280.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

La Manga del Mar Menor vs Spain Average

The median household income in La Manga del Mar Menor is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 760 business establishments.

Income: La Manga del Mar Menor vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)760

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in La Manga del Mar Menor

La Manga del Mar Menor 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.2°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16.2° 37.5
Feb 11.9°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16.8° 22.8
Mar 13.8°C / 57°F 8.8° / 18.8° 29.0
Apr 16°C / 61°F 11.3° / 20.8° 24.9
May 19.2°C / 67°F 14.9° / 23.4° 19.0
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 18.9° / 26.9° 4.5
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.2° 1.0
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.9° 7.2
Sep 23.6°C / 74°F 19.5° / 27.7° 37.1
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.2° 30.4
Nov 15.2°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.7° 42.6
Dec 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17.1° 32.0
La Manga del Mar Menor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above Spain avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area280.6 sq mi (726.7 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates37.6413°N, 0.7165°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

514 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 141 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 84 km
Jul 20, 2005 68 km NW of Abou el Hassan, Algeria M5.0 150 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 97 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 110 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 130 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 82 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 84 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 102 km
Jul 16, 2022 60 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.4 143 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 41 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 101 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 132 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 143 km
Nov 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain M4.1 86 km
Jun 7, 1995 5 km E of Níjar, Spain M4.1 147 km
Jul 20, 2003 87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain M4.1 125 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 102 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 142 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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) 0.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 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

La Manga del Mar Menor has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in La Manga del Mar Menor

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Educación Secundaria las Salinas del Mar Menor — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Mediterráneo — — — —
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Radio Stations near La Manga del Mar Menor

14 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

Museums in La Manga del Mar Menor

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Fontes
Centro de Interpretación Parque Minero
Mina Blanca
Mina Las Matildes
Museo Aeronáutico
Museo Arqueológico de Portman
Museo del Mar
Museo Etnológico Municipal
Museo Minero
Palacio barón de benifayó

Libraries in La Manga del Mar Menor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Andrés Cegarra Salcedo0.0
Biblioteca de La Manga del Mar Menor0.0
Biblioteca La Manga0.0
Biblioteca Miguel Galindo0.0
Biblioteca San Pedro del Pinatar0.0
Biblioteca Santa Mónica0.0
Biblioteca Santiago de la Ribera0.0
Biblioteca Torre Pacheco0.0
Centro de lectura Lo Pagán0.0
Centro de lectura Roche0.0

Farmers Markets in La Manga del Mar Menor

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
autocine
Mercadillo de Cabo de Palos
Mercadillo de La Torre de la Horadada
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

Hotels in La Manga del Mar Menor

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AluaSun Doblemar
Aparthotel La Mirage
Aparthotel Londres
Hotel Cavanna
Hotel El Secreto del Agua Rooms & Suites
Hotel Entremares
Hotel Las Gaviotas
Hotel Los Delfines
Hotel Servigroup Galúa
Ona Marina Arpón
Poseidón La Manga Hotel & Spa
Tesy II

Restaurants in La Manga del Mar Menor

49 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Kal Tony
Agua Salá
Arbol Salino
Area Sunset
Bar Cookit
Bar Los Ponys
Beach Bar El Refugio Playa Honda
Beach Mahalo
Buenos Aires Plaza
Chiringuito Dosmares Beach
Ciringuito Zankara
Coloseo
Día y noche
El Árbol
El Caminito
El Faro
El Mosqui
El Parador
El Pequeño Grumete
El Pez Rojo
El Rancho
Emporio
Freiduría Puerto
Gran Torino
Hippo Diner
Isla Cristina
La Bocana del Puerto
La Bodega
La Cangreja
La Famila
La Familia
La Frontera
La Gran Muralla
La Negra Lola
La Sartenica
La Taberna del Puerto
La Tana
La Tana
Los faroles
Malvasía
Marea grill
Miramar
Palera
Restauranre Sunset
Restaurante Club Náutico Dos Mares
Restaurante Maloca
Surfin
Villa Rosa
ZM Isla del Ciervo

Cafes in La Manga del Mar Menor

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baraka
Espacio Salero 11
Exágono
La Barra
Más Cosicas
Ohana
Panadería Julieta Churrería
Pedregal

Cinemas in La Manga del Mar Menor

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine IMF La Manga
Cine Sirena

Clinics in La Manga del Mar Menor

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud La Manga - Costa Cálida
Consultorio Cabo de Palos
Consultorio de la plaza del Cavanna
Consultorio médico Playa Honda
Dávita
Las Sirenas

Dentists in La Manga del Mar Menor

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Alemana

Veterinaries in La Manga del Mar Menor

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Veterinario Cabomanga
ES #5640085223
Veterinarios Aldea Blanca

Gas Stations in La Manga del Mar Menor

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol
Shell

Banks in La Manga del Mar Menor

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Cajamar

Shopping Malls in La Manga del Mar Menor

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial La Baliza

Stadiums & Teams in La Manga del Mar Menor

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Manga del Mar Menor

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportALCLarge Airport
Region of Murcia International AirportRMULarge 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 La Manga del Mar Menor

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Manga del Mar Menor

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves
Iglesia Salvador Mundo
Iglesia Santa María del Mar
Iglesia Santa María Reina de Los Apóstoles
Parroquia de Santa María del Mar

Explore Near La Manga del Mar Menor

Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Manga del Mar Menor

What is the population of La Manga del Mar Menor?

La Manga del Mar Menor has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 36 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 La Manga del Mar Menor 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 La Manga del Mar Menor?

La Manga del Mar Menor 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 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.1 inches.

How is the job market in La Manga del Mar Menor?

There are 760 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Atamaría 30,000 pop · 5.7 mi San Ginés de la Jara 5,081 pop · 5.8 mi Algar 5,681 pop · 8.2 mi La Unión 17,737 pop · 9.0 mi Los Alcázares 15,674 pop · 10.2 mi Santiago de la Ribera 8,058 pop · 11.8 mi Lo Pagán 2,986 pop · 12.8 mi San Javier 31,432 pop · 13.2 mi San Pedro del Pinatar 23,738 pop · 14.0 mi Torre-Pacheco 35,614 pop · 14.8 mi Cartagena 213,943 pop · 14.9 mi Barrio de Peral 15,937 pop · 14.9 mi Los Barreros 7,127 pop · 15.4 mi San Antonio Abad 13,395 pop · 15.4 mi
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