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Lorca
City in Murcia, Spain
Overview
Lorca, set in the Murcia region of southeastern Spain, is a city rich in history, known for its stunning medieval castle and impressive baroque architecture. With lively festivals, local traditions, and a welcoming atmosphere, Lorca offers the charm of a Spanish city with fewer crowds than big tourist hubs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Murcia
Population
98,334
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.67°, -1.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$1,666
Local Cost
$972
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
72
English
30
Temperature
16.4°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
8.7°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
253 mm
Internet Speed
314 Mbps
Upload
303 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
93
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
8
Parks
78
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
550.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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