A fusion of different culture, Murcia is treated as an alternative place for residential development in Negros Province. An escape in pollution and traffic, the pride of its place is a rich water and power supply. Murcia transformed from predominantly agricultural town to an economic zone mirrors the local government's effort in replicating the industrialization boom in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, and Subic areas.

These are realized with the help of the establishment of bridges, road networks, and other infrastructure projects interconnects Murcia to Negros & rsquo; capital city, Bacolod.

From different waterfalls to river resorts, Murcia is home to the province & rsquo;s flagship tourism attraction, the scenic and lovely Mambukal Summer Resort. Sports-enthusiasts always go and visit the Bacolod Golf and Country Club in Hacienda Binitin located at the Barangay Blumentritt, a place of various national tournaments. It is also in Blumentritt where the best Tanduay spirits are distilled.

Murcia is co-host to the North Negros Geothermal Project of the Philippine National Oil Company-Energy Development Corporation, that would provide the electricity needs of the province in the coming years. Murcia is guaranteed priority in the use of geothermal power.

It was founded by Fr. Miguel Alvarez, an Augustinian Recollect priest, way back in 1860, Murcia is believed to have derived its name from a town in Spain. During World War II, its municipal hall was used as a garrison by the Japanese, who were constantly attacked by guerillas who drove them out on April 21, 1945. It was in the mountains of Murcia where a Free Negros Government was set up under Gov. Alfredo Montelibano, Sr.