Caravaca de la Cruz, Administrative center in northwestern Murcia, Spain
Located near the River Argos, this municipality extends across 858 square kilometers with an altitude of 625 meters above sea level.
Queen Isabel II granted the municipality its official title in 1849, establishing it as a key administrative center for neighboring provinces.
The municipality maintains fourteen distinct districts, each contributing to the local governance and community organization of the region.
The municipality provides administrative services to citizens through dedicated offices that handle documentation, permits, and local regulations.
Archaeological excavations in 2009 revealed 1,300 graves dating from 2400 to 1950 BC, documenting early settlement patterns.
Location: Region of Murcia
Elevation above the sea: 800 m
Part of: Mancomunitat de Serveis Socials de la Comarca del Noroeste espanyol
Shares border with: Lorca, Vélez-Blanco, Puebla de Don Fadrique, Moratalla, Cehegín
Website: http://caravaca.org
GPS coordinates: 38.10750,-1.86000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
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