La Unión is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 6 (Cruz de Humilladero) of Málaga, home to around 6,692 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is urban convenience (#15 of 64) and its weakest is peace and green space (#54 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (3): Explanada de la Estación, La Unión, RENFE.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, La Unión is around the city average for income, with a net household income of about €31,114 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, La Unión is among the noisiest, least green areas; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 10,000 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
La Unión 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 Unión is well equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 13.4% of residents and households average 2.4 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
6,692
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€31,114
Median year of construction
1975
Buildings built after 2000
18.4%
Dwellings
3,267
Summer vegetation (satellite)
10,000 m²
Mean age
47.0
Residents under 18
13.4%
Residents 65+
27.4%
Spanish-born residents
87.4%
Average household size
2.4
Area
0.35 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
3.7%
Questions & answers
Is La Unión a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — La Unión ranks 22 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is well equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 13.4% of residents and the average household has 2.4 people.
Is La Unión a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space La Unión ranks 54 of 64 areas, so it is among the noisiest, least green areas. Summer vegetation covers about 10,000 m².
Is La Unión well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience La Unión ranks 15 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 Unión an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in La Unión is about €31,114 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 29 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is around the city average for income.
Where is La Unión?
La Unión is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 6 (Cruz de Humilladero) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7104, -4.4372.