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Pliego, Spain

Murcia · Spain

Pliego is a small town in Murcia, Spain with a population of 3,543. Elevation: 1,319 ft (402 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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C+ Fair
3,543 Population 12/sq mi density
1,319 ft Elevation 402 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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About Pliego

Pliego

Pliego is a municipality in the autonomous region of Murcia in southeastern Spain. It is situated in the Comarca del Río Mula. It has a population of 3,868. It is a small town near the beautiful Mountain Nature Park of the nearby Sierra Espuna Mountains with surrounding countryside of olive, almonds and apricot groves.

People

Population3,543
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Population3,543
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Coordinates37.9895°, -1.5044°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceMurcia
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (373 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Pliego

Pliego is a small town in Spain (Murcia) with a population of 3,543. The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet (402 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Pliego has a population of 3,543 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 303.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,543
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
303.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pliego vs Spain Average

The median household income in Pliego is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 269 business establishments.

Income: Pliego vs Spain

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)269

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pliego

Pliego has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 289 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.5°C / 51°F 4.2° / 16.8° 29.6
Feb 11.8°C / 53°F 5.4° / 18.2° 20.7
Mar 14.2°C / 58°F 7.4° / 21° 32.0
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 9.8° / 23.5° 25.4
May 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27.1° 21.5
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 17.3° / 31.5° 18.1
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 20.3° / 34.4° 1.9
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 21° / 34.5° 10.9
Sep 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.4° 40.2
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 13.6° / 25.9° 26.2
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 8.4° / 20.3° 31.1
Dec 11.2°C / 52°F 5.2° / 17.1° 31.7
Pliego enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above Spain avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Area303.7 sq mi (786.7 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates37.9895°N, 1.5044°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

646 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 M5.2 142 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 36 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 139 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 23 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 34 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 38 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 145 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 36 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 144 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 29 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 83 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 34 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 101 km
Nov 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain M4.1 132 km
Jun 7, 1995 5 km E of Níjar, Spain M4.1 127 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 27 km
Feb 6, 2008 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain M4.1 135 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 27 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 37 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in

Pliego has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Pliego

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Sierra Espuña
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Pascual Martínez Abellán
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Federico Balart
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Radio Stations near Pliego

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cadena SER Radio Murcia MP3 128 kbps
RNE Murcia culture, news MP3 128 kbps
Azul FM Murcia MP3 160 kbps
Onda Regional de Murcia UNKNOWN
Cadena Ser Cartagena MP3 128 kbps
Urban Revolution electronic AAC
Caravaca Radio MP3 96 kbps
Radio Aspe música en español, various 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 Pliego

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archivo Municipal
Bodega de la Balsa y Consejo Regulador D.O. Bullas
Casa Forestal Fuente de Rubeos
Casa Museo de D. Pepe Marsilla
Casa-Museo "Antonio Campillo"
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo "La Conservera"
Fundación Pedro Cano
Museo Arqueológico La Encomienda
Museo Arqueológico Los Baños
Museo Ciudad de Mula
Museo Cristóbal Gabarrón
Museo de Archena
Museo de Arte Íbero "El Cigarralejo"
Museo de Arte San Miguel
Museo de la Almazara Santiaguista
Museo de la Conserva Vegetal y las Costumbres "Siete Chimeneas"
Museo de la Luz y el Agua
Museo de la Semana Santa
Museo de Siyâsa
Museo del Arroz
Museo del Esparto de Archena
Museo del Vino
Museo Molino de Teodoro
Museo y Centro de Arte de Blanca (M.U.S.A.C.)
Sala de Exposiciones "El Comendador"
Yacimiento Arqueológico "La Bastida"

Libraries in Pliego

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Aledo0.0
Biblioteca de Archena0.0
Biblioteca de Bullas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal de Librilla0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Mateo García0.0
Biblioteca Ojós0.0
Biblioteca Padre Salmerón0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Vargas Gómez"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Sancho de Llamas"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Albudeite - Francisco Rabal0.0
Biblioteca Villanueva del Río Segura0.0
Centro de Lectura de La Algaida0.0
Centro de Lectura de Las Arboledas0.0
Centro social de lectura Fuente Librilla0.0
Sala de Lectura0.0

Farmers Markets in Pliego

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo Semanal Hoya del Campo
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos de Bullas
Mercado Municipal de Abastos Nº2
Mercado Semanal
Plaza de Abastos

Restaurants in Pliego

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Los Escudos
Restaurante Virgen de la Huerta

Cafes in Pliego

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Avenida
Cafetería Mafalda
Cafetería Templo
Cafetería Zahira

Theatres in Pliego

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditorio al Aire Libre

Monuments in Pliego

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Torre del Reloj

Castles in Pliego

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de las Paleras
Castillo de Pliego

Clinics in Pliego

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Gas Stations in Pliego

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Suministros Pliego
Estación de Servicio Vega de Pliego
S.COOP. LA PLEGUERA

Stadiums & Teams in Pliego

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pliego

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Region of Murcia International AirportRMULarge Airport
Alcantarilla Air BaseMedium Airport
San Javier AirportMedium Airport
AeroCiezaSmall Airport
Aeroclub Mar MenorSmall Airport
Aeroclub TotanaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Villa MaríaSmall Airport
Alhama De Murcia AirfieldSmall Airport
Alto Vinalopó Biar BenejamaSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo YeclaSmall Airport
Fuentealamo AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Martínez Del Puerto AirfieldSmall Airport
Ontur AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM de DoloresSmall Airport
Ultralight Aeroclub MüllerSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pliego

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pliego

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Virgen de los Remedios
Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol

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 Pliego

What is the population of Pliego?

Pliego has a population of 3,543 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 303.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pliego 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 Pliego?

Pliego enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.

How is the job market in Pliego?

There are 269 business establishments in the area.

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