Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 1 (Centro) of Málaga, home to around 3,675 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is urban convenience (#13 of 64) and its weakest is socioeconomic status (#60 of 64).
Official barrio: Lagunillas.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) is among the lower-income areas in the city, with a net household income of about €27,404 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) is about average for noise and greenery; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 7,300 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) is extremely well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) is well equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 14.6% of residents and households average 2.4 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
3,675
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€27,404
Median year of construction
1940
Buildings built after 2000
17.4%
Dwellings
1,650
Summer vegetation (satellite)
7,300 m²
Mean age
42.2
Residents under 18
14.6%
Residents 65+
16.0%
Spanish-born residents
82.5%
Average household size
2.4
Area
0.12 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
29.0%
Questions & answers
Is Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) ranks 16 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is well equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 14.6% of residents and the average household has 2.4 people.
Is Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) ranks 32 of 64 areas, so it is about average for noise and greenery. Summer vegetation covers about 7,300 m².
Is Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) ranks 13 of 64 areas, so it is extremely well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
Is Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) is about €27,404 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 60 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the lower-income areas in the city.
Where is Cruz Verde (Lagunillas)?
Cruz Verde (Lagunillas) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 1 (Centro) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7252, -4.4167.