Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 2 (Este) of Málaga, home to around 11,407 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is peace and green space (#1 of 64) and its weakest is urban convenience (#63 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (11): Altos de Jaboneros, Echeverría del Palo, El Drago, El Lagarillo, El Palo, Lomas de San Antón, Pinares de San Antón, San Francisco, San Isidro, Venta El Detalle, Villa Cristina.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) is among the most affluent in the city, with a net household income of about €50,644 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 3,921,500 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) 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, Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 16.3% of residents and households average 2.7 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
11,407
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€50,644
Median year of construction
1976
Buildings built after 2000
17.1%
Dwellings
4,855
Summer vegetation (satellite)
3,921,500 m²
Mean age
45.8
Residents under 18
16.3%
Residents 65+
26.1%
Spanish-born residents
90.0%
Average household size
2.7
Area
9.58 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
4.3%
Questions & answers
Is Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) ranks 63 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 16.3% of residents and the average household has 2.7 people.
Is Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) ranks 1 of 64 areas, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Summer vegetation covers about 3,921,500 m².
Is Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) ranks 63 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 Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) is about €50,644 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 6 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is among the most affluent in the city.
Where is Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo)?
Villafuerte-San Antón (El Palo) is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 2 (Este) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7998, -4.3361.