Puerta Blanca is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga, home to around 11,335 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#17 of 64) and its weakest is peace and green space (#59 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (7): Guadaljaire, Mainake, Polígono Comercial Valdicio, Polígono Industrial Carranza, Polígono Industrial Guadaljaire, Puerta Blanca, Virgen de Belén.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Puerta Blanca is more affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €36,096 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Puerta Blanca is among the noisiest, least green areas; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 112,400 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Puerta Blanca is moderately served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Puerta Blanca is about average for family infrastructure; children under 18 make up 14.6% of residents and households average 2.6 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
11,335
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€36,096
Median year of construction
1988
Buildings built after 2000
19.8%
Dwellings
4,927
Summer vegetation (satellite)
112,400 m²
Mean age
43.9
Residents under 18
14.6%
Residents 65+
18.9%
Spanish-born residents
93.9%
Average household size
2.6
Area
0.73 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
1.2%
Questions & answers
Is Puerta Blanca a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Puerta Blanca ranks 33 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is about average for family infrastructure. Children under 18 make up 14.6% of residents and the average household has 2.6 people.
Is Puerta Blanca a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Puerta Blanca ranks 59 of 64 areas, so it is among the noisiest, least green areas. Summer vegetation covers about 112,400 m².
Is Puerta Blanca well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Puerta Blanca ranks 34 of 64 areas, so it is moderately served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
Is Puerta Blanca an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Puerta Blanca is about €36,096 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 17 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is more affluent than the city average.
Where is Puerta Blanca?
Puerta Blanca is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.6906, -4.4561.