El Palo is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 2 (Este) of Málaga, home to around 7,227 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is urban convenience (#6 of 64) and its weakest is peace and green space (#51 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (4): El Chanquete, Miramar del Palo, Playa Virginia, Playas del Palo. Most of the official barrio El Palo lies in the Villafuerte-San Antón area.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, El Palo is less affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €31,350 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, El Palo is busier and less green than average; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 35,900 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
El Palo 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, El Palo is well equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 14.0% of residents and households average 2.6 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
7,227
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€31,350
Median year of construction
1960
Buildings built after 2000
6.4%
Dwellings
3,134
Summer vegetation (satellite)
35,900 m²
Mean age
45.1
Residents under 18
14.0%
Residents 65+
22.0%
Spanish-born residents
89.4%
Average household size
2.6
Area
0.45 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
8.2%
Questions & answers
Is El Palo a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — El Palo ranks 23 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is well equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 14.0% of residents and the average household has 2.6 people.
Is El Palo a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space El Palo ranks 51 of 64 areas, so it is busier and less green than average. Summer vegetation covers about 35,900 m².
Is El Palo well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience El Palo ranks 6 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 El Palo an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in El Palo is about €31,350 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 49 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is less affluent than the city average.
Where is El Palo?
El Palo is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 2 (Este) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7187, -4.3558.