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Lorca, Spain
Murcia · Spain
Lorca is a mid-size city in Murcia, Spain with a population of 93,079. Elevation: 1,112 ft (339 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 93,079 |
| Population Density | 112 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6712°, -1.7017° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Murcia |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.1 inches (333 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Lorca
Lorca is a mid-size city in Spain (Murcia) with a population of 93,079. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Lorca vs Spain Average
Income: Lorca vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 102 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 9 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Lorca
Lorca has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 267 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 831.7 sq mi (2,154.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6712°N, 1.7017°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 1,000 | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in |
Lorca has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Lorca
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aulario I | University | - | , |
| Aulario II | University | - | , |
| Campus de Lorca | University | - | , |
| Centro Integrado de Formación Profesional | University | - | , |
| Edificio del Rectorado | University | - | , |
| Escuela de Capacitación Agraria de Lorca | College | - | , |
Schools in Lorca
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Príncipe de Asturias | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Francisco Ros Giner | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Bartolomé Pérez Casas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil Alfonso X El Sabio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Juan González | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Casa del Niño | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Francisco de Asís | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San José de Calasanz | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Infantil Garabatos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Andrés García Soler | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pérez de Hita | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Ramón Arcas Meca | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio José Robles | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto San Juan Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Alfonso X El Sabio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil Muñoz Barberán | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de San Cristóbal | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ana Caicedo | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto José Ibañez Martín | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Concertado Ciudad del Sol | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lorca
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul FM Murcia | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Revive FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Color Estéreo 103.7 FM | cumbia, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lorca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Forestal Fuente de Rubeos | ||||
| Casa-Museo de las Cofradías de Semana Santa | ||||
| Colección Museográfica de Grafología "Augusto Vels" | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Municipal | ||||
| Museo Azul de la Semana Santa | ||||
| Museo de Bordados del Paso Blanco | ||||
| Museo de Bordados del Paso Morado | ||||
| Museo-Centro Folklórico "Virgen del Rosario" (en construcción) | ||||
| Museos Casas Cueva | ||||
| Palacio Huerto Ruano | ||||
| Sala Etnográfica de la Agricultura y la Ganadería | ||||
| Yacimiento Arqueológico "La Bastida" |
Libraries in Lorca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Aledo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Infantil y Juvenil del Centro Cultural. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Mateo García | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pilar Barnés | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura Almendricos | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura Cazalla | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura El Esparragal - La Estación | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura La Hoya | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura Marchena-Aguaderas | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de lectura Príncipe de Asturias | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Lectura Purias | 0.0 |
Hotels in Lorca
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lorca
20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lorca
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lorca
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lorca
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lorca
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lorca
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lorca
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lorca
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lorca
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lorca
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lorca
19 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lorca
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lorca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lorca
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Region of Murcia International Airport | RMU | Large Airport |
| Alcantarilla Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| AeroCieza | - | Small Airport |
| Aeroclub Totana | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Caravaca de la Cruz | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Garrucha | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Villa María | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Orce | - | Small Airport |
| Alhama De Murcia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Los Martínez Del Puerto Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Olula del Río | - | Small Airport |
| Ultralight Aeroclub Müller | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lorca
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lorca
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Nuestra Señora del Rosario | |
| Colegiata de San Patricio | |
| Convento Virgen de las Huertas | |
| Ermita de San Roque | |
| Ermita del Calvario | |
| Iglesia de Cristo Rey | |
| Iglesia de San Cristóbal | |
| Iglesia de San Diego | |
| Iglesia de San Francisco | |
| Iglesia de San José | |
| Iglesia de San Mateo | |
| Iglesia de San Pedro | |
| Iglesia de Santa María | |
| Iglesia de Santiago | |
| Iglesia de Santo Domingo | |
| Iglesia del Carmen | |
| Sinagoga de Lorca |
Quick Facts
Around Lorca
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Lorca
29 places within 15 km
- • Menhir de Serrata
- • Yacimiento Arqueológico Alquería del Cortijo del Centeno
- • Yacimiento Arqueológico Los Cipreses
- • Yacimiento Arqueológico Villa Romana de la Quintanilla
- • Castillo de Carraclaca
- • Castillo de Felí
- • Castillo de la Alquería de Beas
- • Castillo de Lorca
- • Castillo de Puentes
- • Alto de Carrasquilla
- • Alto de la Jarosa
- • Alto de la Manilla
- • Alto del Algarrobo
- • Alto del Campico
- + 10 more
- • Casa Cachasnegras
- • Mirador del Cabezo Redondo
- • Mirador del Calvario
- • Mirador del Castillo
- • Mirador del Castillo
🇪🇸 About Spain
Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lorca
What is the population of Lorca?
Lorca has a population of 93,079 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 831.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Lorca 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 Lorca?
Lorca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.1 inches.
How is the job market in Lorca?
There are 102 business establishments in the area, including 25 restaurants and food service locations.