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La Unión, Spain
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La Unión is a small city in Murcia, Spain with a population of 17,737. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 17,737 |
| Population Density | 1,145 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6192°, -0.8780° |
| 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 La Unión
La Unión is a small city in Spain (Murcia) with a population of 17,737. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 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
La Unión vs Spain Average
Income: La Unión vs Spain
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,348 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in La Unión
La Unión 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 | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6192°N, 0.8780°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 |
La Unión 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").
Schools in La Unión
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Santiago Apóstol | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Público Los Alumbres | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Público Alfonso X 'el Sabio' | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sabina Mora | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Bilingüe Ginés Cabezos Gomariz | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.E. Enrique Viviente | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Sierra Minera | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria María Cegarra Salcedo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Público Rey Juan Carlos I | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Público El Garbanzal | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Público Herrerías | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Unión
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 La Unión
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusteum | ||||
| 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 Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática | ||||
| Museo Naval | ||||
| Museo-Refugio de la Guerra Civil | ||||
| Palacio barón de benifayó | ||||
| Sala Isaac Peral - Museo Naval |
Libraries in La Unión
| 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 de La Manga del Mar Menor | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Polígono de Santa Ana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Martínez Hernández | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca La Manga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Manuel Puig Campillo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Mercado de Santa Florentina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Miguel Galindo | 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 Lo Pagán | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura Roche | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura Roldán | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Unión
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| Mercado de Barrio Peral | |||||
| Mercado de Santa Florentina | |||||
| Mercado Gisbert |
Restaurants in La Unión
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Unión
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in La Unión
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Unión
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Unión
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Unión
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Unión
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 La Unión
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Treatment Centers in La Unión
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 La Unión
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Nª Sra. de los Dolores | |
| Iglesia de San Roque | |
| Salón del reino de los Testigos de Jehova |
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What is the population of La Unión?
La Unión has a population of 17,737 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 1,145 people per square mile, spread across 15.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is La Unión 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 Unión?
La Unión 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 La Unión?
There are 1,348 business establishments in the area.