Palma-Palmilla is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 5 (Palma-Palmilla) of Málaga, home to around 2,749 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is peace and green space (#3 of 64) and its weakest is urban convenience (#64 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (5): La Palmilla, Las Erizas, Los Gámez-Zapatero, Parque Las Virreinas, Virreina Alta.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Palma-Palmilla is among the lower-income areas in the city, with a net household income of about €19,876 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Palma-Palmilla is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 305,400 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Palma-Palmilla 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, Palma-Palmilla is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 23.1% of residents and households average 3.0 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
2,749
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€19,876
Median year of construction
1965
Buildings built after 2000
17.5%
Dwellings
987
Summer vegetation (satellite)
305,400 m²
Mean age
37.9
Residents under 18
23.1%
Residents 65+
12.8%
Spanish-born residents
77.9%
Average household size
3.0
Area
2.25 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
0.3%
Questions & answers
Is Palma-Palmilla a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Palma-Palmilla ranks 64 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 23.1% of residents and the average household has 3.0 people.
Is Palma-Palmilla a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Palma-Palmilla ranks 3 of 64 areas, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Summer vegetation covers about 305,400 m².
Is Palma-Palmilla well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Palma-Palmilla ranks 64 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 Palma-Palmilla an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Palma-Palmilla is about €19,876 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 63 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the lower-income areas in the city.
Where is Palma-Palmilla?
Palma-Palmilla is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 5 (Palma-Palmilla) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7988, -4.4457.