Ollerías (La Merced) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 1 (Centro) of Málaga, home to around 5,568 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is urban convenience (#10 of 64) and its weakest is socioeconomic status (#54 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (3): La Goleta, La Merced, San Felipe Neri.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Ollerías (La Merced) is among the lower-income areas in the city, with a net household income of about €30,059 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Ollerías (La Merced) is busier and less green than average; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 7,100 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Ollerías (La Merced) is extremely well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Ollerías (La Merced) is below average for family infrastructure; children under 18 make up 13.5% of residents and households average 2.1 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
5,568
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€30,059
Median year of construction
1920
Buildings built after 2000
24.2%
Dwellings
3,708
Summer vegetation (satellite)
7,100 m²
Mean age
41.9
Residents under 18
13.5%
Residents 65+
14.4%
Spanish-born residents
77.7%
Average household size
2.1
Area
0.26 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
38.4%
Questions & answers
Is Ollerías (La Merced) a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Ollerías (La Merced) ranks 44 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is below average for family infrastructure. Children under 18 make up 13.5% of residents and the average household has 2.1 people.
Is Ollerías (La Merced) a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Ollerías (La Merced) ranks 48 of 64 areas, so it is busier and less green than average. Summer vegetation covers about 7,100 m².
Is Ollerías (La Merced) well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Ollerías (La Merced) ranks 10 of 64 areas, so it is extremely well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
Is Ollerías (La Merced) an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Ollerías (La Merced) is about €30,059 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 54 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the lower-income areas in the city.
Where is Ollerías (La Merced)?
Ollerías (La Merced) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 1 (Centro) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7247, -4.4218.