Mula (Murcia)

Historia

Mula is a municipality in the center of the autonomous community of Region of Murcia in southeastern Spain, with nearly 17,076 inhabitants (2010, INE figures). It is best known for the tamboradas (drumming processions) held during the Holy Week. Tamboradas are a tradition in the area spanning the Murcian towns of Mula and Moratalla and the towns of Hellín and Baena in the provinces of Albacete and Córdoba, respectively.GeographyThe neighborhoods of Mula include Fuente Librilla, Yechar, Los Baños De Mula, Puebla De Mula y Casas Nuevas.The municipality of Mula has the following neighboring municipalities: Calasparra, Cieza and Ricote to the NorthRicote, Campos del Río, Albudeite, Alcantarilla and Murcia to the EastLibrilla, Alhama de Murcia and Totana to the SouthBullas, Cehegín and Lorca to the WestPliego is completely surrounded by Mula.