Living in Cortijo Alto, Málaga
Cortijo Alto is an area of Málaga with about 2,262 residents. Its CityPulse standard score is 47 out of 100 (fair): better than 58% of Málaga residents, ranked 48 of 111 areas.
Strengths
- Public green space: public green space 1 min walk, large park 18 min walk
- Services on foot: food shop 5 min walk, pharmacy 4 min walk, doctor 5 min walk
- Playgrounds on foot: playground 1 min walk
- Protected cycle lanes: protected cycle lane 4 min walk
Weaknesses
- Tree canopy: 3.7% tree canopy within 500 m
- Public transport frequency: 16 departures per hour between 7 and 9 am from nearby stops
Who Cortijo Alto suits
| Profile | Score | Rank in the city |
|---|---|---|
| Student | 73 · good | 49 of 111 |
| Family | 69 · good | 14 of 111 |
| Over 65 | 66 · good | 23 of 111 |
| Working from home | 51 · fair | 13 of 111 |
| Commuter | 56 · fair | 20 of 111 |
Services on foot
Walking-network distance for the area's typical resident (median).
| Service | Typical distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Food shop | 396 m | 5 min walk |
| Pharmacy | 323 m | 4 min walk |
| Doctor | 383 m | 5 min walk |
| Nursery school | 546 m | 7 min walk |
| Primary school | 546 m | 7 min walk |
| Bus, tram or water bus stop | 188 m | 2 min walk |
| Metro or train station | 1,088 m | 14 min walk |
| Public green space | 17 m | 1 min walk |
| Large park (≥ 10 ha) | 1,448 m | 18 min walk |
| Playground | 114 m | 1 min walk |
| Protected cycle lane | 292 m | 4 min walk |
Greenery, air and transport
- 3.7% tree canopy within 500 m (city median: 4.0%)
- 9.2 µg/m³ of PM2.5, 2024 annual mean
- 16 departures per hour between 7 and 9 am (city median: 19)
- Medium density
Streets and squares in Cortijo Alto
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