El Viso is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 6 (Cruz de Humilladero) of Málaga, home to around 14,070 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#25 of 64) and its weakest is peace and green space (#58 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (19): Cementerio San Rafael, Cortijo de Torres, El Duende, Estación Los Prados, Hacienda Sánchez Blanca, Industrial Alcalde Díaz Zafra, Industrial Siemens, Intelhorce, La Estación, Los Prados, Parque Empresarial Alameda, Parque Empresarial El Viso, Parque Empresarial La Estrella, Parque Empresarial Pérez Texeira, Parque Empresarial San Luis, Recinto Ferial Cortijo Torres, San José del Viso, San Rafael, Sánchez Blanca.
In socioeconomic terms, El Viso is more affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €34,027 per year (INE 2023).
For peace and green space, El Viso is among the noisiest, least green areas; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 194,700 m².
El Viso is poorly served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
For families, El Viso is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 18.4% of residents and households average 2.8 people.
| Population (2023) | 14,070 |
|---|---|
| Net household income (€/yr, 2023) | €34,027 |
| Median year of construction | 1983 |
| Buildings built after 2000 | 14.0% |
| Dwellings | 5,363 |
| Summer vegetation (satellite) | 194,700 m² |
| Mean age | 41.1 |
| Residents under 18 | 18.4% |
| Residents 65+ | 15.4% |
| Spanish-born residents | 93.4% |
| Average household size | 2.8 |
| Area | 5.71 km² |
| Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings) | 0.9% |