Lorquí is a Spanish
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
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in the autonomous community of
Murcia
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. It has a population of 6,493 (2006) and an area of 15 km
2 .
Demographics
The population of Lorquí has more than quadrupled since 1900 and continues to grow at a fast pace, growing 18% from 1991 to 2005.
Sports
The community enjoys soccer games at the
Juan de la Cierva
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stadium, completed in 2002, which can seat 2,000 spectators. The stadium is home to the
Club de Fútbol Atlético Ciudad. The 18th-century church of
Santiago Apostol is also in the town.
See also
*
List of municipalities in the Region of Murcia
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See also
*Geography of Spain
*List of cities in Spain
R ...
References
External links
Ayuntamiento de Lorquí
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Lorquí, accessed on January 10, 2008.''
Municipalities in the Region of Murcia
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