Bonaire is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga, home to around 7,978 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#36 of 64) and its weakest is family-friendliness (#57 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (7): El Higueral, Los Girasoles, Nuevo San Andrés 2, Parque Empresarial Santa Bárbara, Polígono Industrial Haza Angosta, Polígono Industrial Haza de la Cruz, Polígono Industrial Ordóñez.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Bonaire is around the city average for income, with a net household income of about €29,912 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Bonaire is busier and less green than average; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 202,300 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Bonaire is poorly served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Bonaire is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 16.3% of residents and households average 2.7 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
7,978
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€29,912
Median year of construction
1992
Buildings built after 2000
31.9%
Dwellings
3,238
Summer vegetation (satellite)
202,300 m²
Mean age
43.5
Residents under 18
16.3%
Residents 65+
20.6%
Spanish-born residents
91.3%
Average household size
2.7
Area
1.39 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
0.7%
Questions & answers
Is Bonaire a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Bonaire ranks 57 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 16.3% of residents and the average household has 2.7 people.
Is Bonaire a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Bonaire ranks 46 of 64 areas, so it is busier and less green than average. Summer vegetation covers about 202,300 m².
Is Bonaire well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Bonaire ranks 53 of 64 areas, so it is poorly served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
Is Bonaire an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Bonaire is about €29,912 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 36 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is around the city average for income.
Where is Bonaire?
Bonaire is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.6895, -4.4649.