Murcia, Municipal administrative division in Negros Occidental, Philippines
Murcia is a municipality in Negros Occidental that spreads across varied terrain, from coastal plains to hilly regions in the interior. The community encompasses several barangays that serve as distinct settlement areas throughout the jurisdiction.
Murcia was established in 1860 by an Augustinian Recollect priest who founded the settlement. The municipality played a role in local events during World War II when the region experienced the broader historical changes of that era.
The municipality maintains 23 barangays, the traditional Philippine community units, forming a network of local governance and social organization across the region.
The municipality sits east of Bacolod City and is accessible by regular bus and jeepney services connecting the area. Getting around the different barangays and local centers is fairly straightforward for visitors.
The municipality generates annual revenue of 295.2 million Philippine pesos while supporting a population of 88,868 residents according to the 2020 census.
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