Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 10 (Puerto de la Torre) of Málaga, home to around 11,321 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is peace and green space (#2 of 64) and its weakest is urban convenience (#58 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (13): Arroyo España, El Chaparral, El Cortijuelo Junta Caminos, Fuente Alegre, Huerta Nueva-Puerto de la Torre, Las Morillas II, Las Morillas Puerto de la Torre, Los Morales, Núcleo Cortijo Vallejo, Núcleo Los Herrera, Orozco, Puertosol, Salinas.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) is more affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €40,182 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 241,700 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) 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, Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 18.4% of residents and households average 3.0 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
11,321
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€40,182
Median year of construction
1991
Buildings built after 2000
29.5%
Dwellings
3,636
Summer vegetation (satellite)
241,700 m²
Mean age
41.5
Residents under 18
18.4%
Residents 65+
16.5%
Spanish-born residents
96.2%
Average household size
3.0
Area
2.62 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
0.8%
Questions & answers
Is Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) ranks 55 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 18.4% of residents and the average household has 3.0 people.
Is Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) ranks 2 of 64 areas, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Summer vegetation covers about 241,700 m².
Is Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) ranks 58 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 Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) is about €40,182 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 19 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is more affluent than the city average.
Where is Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre)?
Fuente Alegre (Puerto de la Torre) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 10 (Puerto de la Torre) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7458, -4.4854.