Cehegín is a town and municipality located in the Comarca del Noroeste within the autonomous community of the Region of Murcia, Spain. It is situated approximately 66 kilometers from the city of Murcia.
The municipality has a population of roughly 16,248 residents, consisting of 8,227 males and 8,021 females. The local geography is defined by the presence of two rivers, the Argos and the Quipar, which cross the area.