Castañetas-Tarajal is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 9 (Campanillas) of Málaga, home to around 2,815 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is peace and green space (#5 of 64) and its weakest is urban convenience (#61 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (12): Amoníaco, Castañetas, El Tarajal, Estación de Campanillas, Industrial Intelhorce, Los Chopos, Los Manceras, Mercamálaga, Núcleo Cortijo Santa Águeda, Parque Empresarial La Huertecilla, Polígono Industrial Carambuco, Santa Águeda.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Castañetas-Tarajal is among the lower-income areas in the city, with a net household income of about €29,469 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Castañetas-Tarajal is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 1,218,400 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Castañetas-Tarajal 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, Castañetas-Tarajal is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 19.7% of residents and households average 2.9 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
2,815
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€29,469
Median year of construction
1980
Buildings built after 2000
18.9%
Dwellings
1,045
Summer vegetation (satellite)
1,218,400 m²
Mean age
41.1
Residents under 18
19.7%
Residents 65+
16.7%
Spanish-born residents
94.6%
Average household size
2.9
Area
4.53 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
0.2%
Questions & answers
Is Castañetas-Tarajal a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Castañetas-Tarajal ranks 61 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 19.7% of residents and the average household has 2.9 people.
Is Castañetas-Tarajal a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Castañetas-Tarajal ranks 5 of 64 areas, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Summer vegetation covers about 1,218,400 m².
Is Castañetas-Tarajal well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Castañetas-Tarajal ranks 61 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 Castañetas-Tarajal an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Castañetas-Tarajal is about €29,469 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 57 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the lower-income areas in the city.
Where is Castañetas-Tarajal?
Castañetas-Tarajal is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 9 (Campanillas) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7083, -4.5049.