Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga, home to around 16,211 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#3 of 64) and its weakest is urban convenience (#51 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (15): Almudena, Butano, Finca El Pato, Industrial La Térmica, La Azucarera, Los Guindos, Málaga 2000, Minerva, Palacio Deportes, Parque Empresarial Azucarera, Polígono Comercial Pacífico, Sacaba Beach, San Carlos, Santa Paula, Torre del Río.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) is among the most affluent in the city, with a net household income of about €45,697 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) is busier and less green than average; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 354,500 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) 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, Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) is below average for family infrastructure; children under 18 make up 20.6% of residents and households average 2.7 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
16,211
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€45,697
Median year of construction
1972
Buildings built after 2000
16.4%
Dwellings
7,433
Summer vegetation (satellite)
354,500 m²
Mean age
41.0
Residents under 18
20.6%
Residents 65+
15.1%
Spanish-born residents
91.3%
Average household size
2.7
Area
2.83 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
2.5%
Questions & answers
Is Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) ranks 40 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is below average for family infrastructure. Children under 18 make up 20.6% of residents and the average household has 2.7 people.
Is Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) ranks 43 of 64 areas, so it is busier and less green than average. Summer vegetation covers about 354,500 m².
Is Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) ranks 51 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 Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) is about €45,697 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 3 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the most affluent in the city.
Where is Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach)?
Santa Paula-Litoral (Sacaba Beach) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.6847, -4.4543.