Living in La Palma, Málaga
La Palma is an area of Málaga with about 7,120 residents. Its CityPulse standard score is 49 out of 100 (fair): better than 63% of Málaga residents, ranked 40 of 111 areas.
Strengths
- Public green space: public green space 2 min walk, large park 4 min walk
- Services on foot: food shop 4 min walk, pharmacy 5 min walk, doctor 9 min walk
- Playgrounds on foot: playground 3 min walk
Weaknesses
- Tree canopy: 3.5% tree canopy within 500 m
- Public transport frequency: 4 departures per hour between 7 and 9 am from nearby stops
- Protected cycle lanes: protected cycle lane 10 min walk
Who La Palma suits
| Profile | Score | Rank in the city |
|---|---|---|
| Student | 58 · fair | 67 of 111 |
| Family | 55 · fair | 60 of 111 |
| Over 65 | 60 · good | 36 of 111 |
| Working from home | 21 · poor | 91 of 111 |
| Commuter | 31 · poor | 68 of 111 |
Services on foot
Walking-network distance for the area's typical resident (median).
| Service | Typical distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Food shop | 350 m | 4 min walk |
| Pharmacy | 432 m | 5 min walk |
| Doctor | 699 m | 9 min walk |
| Nursery school | 292 m | 4 min walk |
| Primary school | 292 m | 4 min walk |
| Bus, tram or water bus stop | 123 m | 2 min walk |
| Metro or train station | 3,077 m | 38 min walk |
| Public green space | 196 m | 2 min walk |
| Large park (≥ 10 ha) | 321 m | 4 min walk |
| Playground | 233 m | 3 min walk |
| Protected cycle lane | 833 m | 10 min walk |
Greenery, air and transport
- 3.5% tree canopy within 500 m (city median: 4.0%)
- 8.7 µg/m³ of PM2.5, 2024 annual mean
- 4 departures per hour between 7 and 9 am (city median: 19)
- High density
Streets and squares in La Palma
Calle Américo Castro · Calle Concejal Pedro Ruiz · Calle Concejal Pedro Ruz Garcia · Calle Deva · Calle Duero · Calle Ebro · Calle Eresma · Calle Esla · Calle Eume · Calle Guadalbullón · Calle Guadalimar · Calle Guadalén · Calle Guadiato · Calle Jabalón · Calle La Yesera · Calle Salvador de Madariaga · Calle Sánchez Albornoz · Calle Virreina · Calle Virreina Alta · Paseo María Ángeles Arroyo Castro · Plaza Francisco Correa Jiménez · Plaza Los Verdiales
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