Palma Este is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 5 (Palma-Palmilla) of Málaga, home to around 2,210 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is family-friendliness (#2 of 64) and its weakest is socioeconomic status (#64 of 64).
Official barrio: La Palma (shared with the Palma Oeste area).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Palma Este is among the lower-income areas in the city, with a net household income of about €19,663 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Palma Este is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 2,700 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Palma Este is below average for transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Palma Este is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children; children under 18 make up 24.4% of residents and households average 3.2 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
2,210
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€19,663
Median year of construction
1975
Buildings built after 2000
0.0%
Dwellings
750
Summer vegetation (satellite)
2,700 m²
Mean age
36.3
Residents under 18
24.4%
Residents 65+
10.8%
Spanish-born residents
78.4%
Average household size
3.2
Area
0.05 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
0.0%
Questions & answers
Is Palma Este a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Palma Este ranks 2 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children. Children under 18 make up 24.4% of residents and the average household has 3.2 people.
Is Palma Este a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Palma Este ranks 11 of 64 areas, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Summer vegetation covers about 2,700 m².
Is Palma Este well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Palma Este ranks 49 of 64 areas, so it is below average for transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
Is Palma Este an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Palma Este is about €19,663 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 64 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the lower-income areas in the city.
Where is Palma Este?
Palma Este is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 5 (Palma-Palmilla) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7397, -4.4310.