The municipality of Santomera lies in the province of Murcia, in the Region of Murcia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 16,443 people, over about 44.9 km².
Density, at about 366 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 37 municipalities in the province of Murcia with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 24 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 19 km north of Murcia, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Valencia, about 165 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Murcia (13 km), Torrevieja (35 km), San Pedro del Pinatar (36 km), Elche (37 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Santomera; all the municipalities in the province of Murcia are listed on their own page.