Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 2 (Este) of Málaga, home to around 8,153 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is peace and green space (#8 of 64) and its weakest is family-friendliness (#60 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (16): Camino de Olías, El Candado, Fábrica Cemento, Finca El Candado, Jarazmín, La Araña, La Pelusa, La Pelusilla, La Platera, Las Cuevas, Miraflores, Miraflores Alto, Miraflores del Palo, Olías, Podadera, Virgen de las Angustias.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) is among the most affluent in the city, with a net household income of about €51,621 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 684,000 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) 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, Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 17.3% of residents and households average 2.9 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
8,153
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€51,621
Median year of construction
1975
Buildings built after 2000
14.9%
Dwellings
3,340
Summer vegetation (satellite)
684,000 m²
Mean age
42.7
Residents under 18
17.3%
Residents 65+
18.4%
Spanish-born residents
90.9%
Average household size
2.9
Area
4.83 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
5.4%
Questions & answers
Is Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) ranks 60 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 17.3% of residents and the average household has 2.9 people.
Is Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) ranks 8 of 64 areas, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Summer vegetation covers about 684,000 m².
Is Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) ranks 59 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 Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) is about €51,621 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 12 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the most affluent in the city.
Where is Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado)?
Olías-Las Cuevas (El Candado) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 2 (Este) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7218, -4.3434.