The municipality of Abarán lies in the province of Murcia, in the Region of Murcia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 13,228 people, over about 114.7 km².
With about 115 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 37 municipalities in the province of Murcia with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 26 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 41 km north-west of Murcia, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Valencia, about 160 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Murcia (34 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Abarán; all the municipalities in the province of Murcia are listed on their own page.