Palma Oeste is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 5 (Palma-Palmilla) of Málaga, home to around 5,223 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is peace and green space (#9 of 64) and its weakest is socioeconomic status (#62 of 64).
Official barrio: La Palma (shared with the Palma Este area).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Palma Oeste is among the lower-income areas in the city, with a net household income of about €22,982 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Palma Oeste is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 17,600 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Palma Oeste 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, Palma Oeste is well equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 20.6% of residents and households average 3.1 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
5,223
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€22,982
Median year of construction
1975
Buildings built after 2000
1.6%
Dwellings
1,800
Summer vegetation (satellite)
17,600 m²
Mean age
39.5
Residents under 18
20.6%
Residents 65+
14.7%
Spanish-born residents
84.3%
Average household size
3.1
Area
0.13 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
0.3%
Questions & answers
Is Palma Oeste a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Palma Oeste ranks 21 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is well equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 20.6% of residents and the average household has 3.1 people.
Is Palma Oeste a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Palma Oeste ranks 9 of 64 areas, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Summer vegetation covers about 17,600 m².
Is Palma Oeste well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Palma Oeste ranks 25 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 Palma Oeste an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Palma Oeste is about €22,982 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 62 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the lower-income areas in the city.
Where is Palma Oeste?
Palma Oeste is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 5 (Palma-Palmilla) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7389, -4.4330.