The municipality of Cehegín lies in the province of Murcia, in the Region of Murcia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 14,506 people, over about 299.1 km².
Population density is about 48 per km²: a partly rural municipality, with a main town and scattered villages or developments. Of the 37 municipalities in the province of Murcia with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 25 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 59 km west of Murcia, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Valencia, about 195 km away.
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Cehegín; all the municipalities in the province of Murcia are listed on their own page.