Corvera (Murcia)

Corvera is a pedanía (local entity) belonging to the municipality of Murcia, located in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It is situated in the Campo de Murcia, an agricultural area southwest of the city of Murcia.

Corvera is notable for being the site of the Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU), also known as Murcia–Corvera Airport, which replaced the previous Murcia-San Javier Airport. The airport's development and opening were subjects of significant regional and national debate.

Historically, the area was primarily agricultural, focused on the cultivation of crops typical of the Mediterranean climate. In recent years, Corvera has experienced growth due to its proximity to the city of Murcia and the development of infrastructure related to the airport.

The population of Corvera, while relatively small compared to the larger city of Murcia, contributes to the region's overall demographic and economic landscape. Information regarding exact population figures is regularly updated by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

The local economy is influenced by both agriculture and the presence of the international airport, which provides employment opportunities and contributes to the region's tourism sector.