La Asunción is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 6 (Cruz de Humilladero) of Málaga, home to around 6,660 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is urban convenience (#23 of 64) and its weakest is socioeconomic status (#56 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (3): La Asunción, Polígono Industrial Ronda Exterior, Santa Julia.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, La Asunción is among the lower-income areas in the city, with a net household income of about €27,102 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, La Asunción is busier and less green than average; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 6,400 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
La Asunción is well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, La Asunción is below average for family infrastructure; children under 18 make up 17.1% of residents and households average 2.5 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
6,660
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€27,102
Median year of construction
1967
Buildings built after 2000
6.4%
Dwellings
2,720
Summer vegetation (satellite)
6,400 m²
Mean age
42.2
Residents under 18
17.1%
Residents 65+
18.9%
Spanish-born residents
84.8%
Average household size
2.5
Area
0.30 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
1.0%
Questions & answers
Is La Asunción a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — La Asunción ranks 41 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is below average for family infrastructure. Children under 18 make up 17.1% of residents and the average household has 2.5 people.
Is La Asunción a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space La Asunción ranks 48 of 64 areas, so it is busier and less green than average. Summer vegetation covers about 6,400 m².
Is La Asunción well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience La Asunción ranks 23 of 64 areas, so it is well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
Is La Asunción an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in La Asunción is about €27,102 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 56 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the lower-income areas in the city.
Where is La Asunción?
La Asunción is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 6 (Cruz de Humilladero) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7084, -4.4463.