Virreina is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 5 (Palma-Palmilla) of Málaga, home to around 9,302 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is family-friendliness (#7 of 64) and its weakest is socioeconomic status (#46 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (3): 26 de Febrero, Las Virreinas, Virreina.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Virreina is less affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €30,456 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Virreina is calmer and greener than average; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 95,800 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Virreina 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, Virreina is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children; children under 18 make up 26.0% of residents and households average 2.9 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
9,302
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€30,456
Median year of construction
1965
Buildings built after 2000
27.7%
Dwellings
3,487
Summer vegetation (satellite)
95,800 m²
Mean age
35.6
Residents under 18
26.0%
Residents 65+
7.0%
Spanish-born residents
92.3%
Average household size
2.9
Area
0.47 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
0.3%
Questions & answers
Is Virreina a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Virreina ranks 7 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children. Children under 18 make up 26.0% of residents and the average household has 2.9 people.
Is Virreina a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Virreina ranks 20 of 64 areas, so it is calmer and greener than average. Summer vegetation covers about 95,800 m².
Is Virreina well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Virreina ranks 32 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 Virreina an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Virreina is about €30,456 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 46 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is less affluent than the city average.
Where is Virreina?
Virreina is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 5 (Palma-Palmilla) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7467, -4.4265.