Jardín de la Abadía is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga, home to around 7,823 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is family-friendliness (#11 of 64) and its weakest is peace and green space (#61 of 64).
Official barrio: Jardín de la Abadía (shared with the Princesa area).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Jardín de la Abadía is around the city average for income, with a net household income of about €30,331 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Jardín de la Abadía is among the noisiest, least green areas; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 5,500 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Jardín de la Abadía is moderately served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Jardín de la Abadía is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children; children under 18 make up 13.7% of residents and households average 2.4 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
7,823
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€30,331
Median year of construction
1968
Buildings built after 2000
6.7%
Dwellings
3,985
Summer vegetation (satellite)
5,500 m²
Mean age
45.7
Residents under 18
13.7%
Residents 65+
23.1%
Spanish-born residents
81.0%
Average household size
2.4
Area
0.12 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
4.5%
Questions & answers
Is Jardín de la Abadía a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Jardín de la Abadía ranks 11 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children. Children under 18 make up 13.7% of residents and the average household has 2.4 people.
Is Jardín de la Abadía a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Jardín de la Abadía ranks 61 of 64 areas, so it is among the noisiest, least green areas. Summer vegetation covers about 5,500 m².
Is Jardín de la Abadía well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Jardín de la Abadía ranks 31 of 64 areas, so it is moderately served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
Is Jardín de la Abadía an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Jardín de la Abadía is about €30,331 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 37 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is around the city average for income.
Where is Jardín de la Abadía?
Jardín de la Abadía is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7067, -4.4360.