Guadalmar-San Julián is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 8 (Churriana) of Málaga, home to around 13,010 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#10 of 64) and its weakest is urban convenience (#62 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (49): Aeropuerto Base Aérea, Arraijanal, Buenavista, Campamento Benítez, Campo de Golf, Cañada de Ceuta, Carambuco, Centro de Ocio, Comercial Villarosa, Cortijo de Maza, Cortijo San Julián, Depuradora Guadalhorce, El Coronel, El Cuartón, El Olivar, El Retiro, Finca La Hacienda, Finca Monsalvez, Guadalmar, Heliomar, Industrial San Miguel, La Casita de Madera, La Cizaña, La Cónsula, Las Espeñuelas, Los Chochales, Los Jazmines, Los Manantiales, Los Paseros, Los Rosales, Lourdes, Makro, Parque del Guadalhorce, Parque Empresarial Aeropuerto, Parque Empresarial Guadalhorce, Parque Empresarial Santa Cruz, Parque Empresarial Santa Teresa, Parque Empresarial Villa Rosa, Polígono Industrial El Álamo, Polígono Industrial El Tarajal, Polígono Industrial Mi Málaga, Rojas, San Fernando, San Jerónimo, San Juan-El Albaricocal, San Julián, Santa Tecla, Vega de Oro, Wittemberg.
In socioeconomic terms, Guadalmar-San Julián is among the most affluent in the city, with a net household income of about €44,790 per year (INE 2023).
For peace and green space, Guadalmar-San Julián is calmer and greener than average; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 4,783,000 m².
Guadalmar-San Julián is poorly served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
For families, Guadalmar-San Julián is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 18.8% of residents and households average 2.8 people.
| Population (2023) | 13,010 |
|---|---|
| Net household income (€/yr, 2023) | €44,790 |
| Median year of construction | 1989 |
| Buildings built after 2000 | 23.0% |
| Dwellings | 5,134 |
| Summer vegetation (satellite) | 4,783,000 m² |
| Mean age | 41.6 |
| Residents under 18 | 18.8% |
| Residents 65+ | 16.3% |
| Spanish-born residents | 91.8% |
| Average household size | 2.8 |
| Area | 24.34 km² |
| Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings) | 3.9% |