Living in Son Bessó, Palma
Son Bessó is an area of Palma with about 1,377 residents. Its CityPulse standard score is 43 out of 100 (fair): better than 40% of Palma residents, ranked 40 of 69 areas.
Weaknesses
- Tree canopy: 5.7% tree canopy within 500 m
- Public transport frequency: 2 departures per hour between 7 and 9 am from nearby stops
Who Son Bessó suits
| Profile | Score | Rank in the city |
|---|---|---|
| Student | 20 · poor | 62 of 69 |
| Family | 30 · poor | 61 of 69 |
| Over 65 | 49 · fair | 51 of 69 |
| Working from home | 30 · poor | 37 of 69 |
| Commuter | 18 · poor | 62 of 69 |
Services on foot
Walking-network distance for the area's typical resident (median).
| Service | Typical distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Food shop | 1,002 m | 13 min walk |
| Pharmacy | 962 m | 12 min walk |
| Doctor | 1,292 m | 16 min walk |
| Nursery school | 974 m | 12 min walk |
| Primary school | 974 m | 12 min walk |
| Bus, tram or water bus stop | 241 m | 3 min walk |
| Metro or train station | 2,721 m | 34 min walk |
| Public green space | 506 m | 6 min walk |
| Large park (≥ 10 ha) | 2,009 m | 25 min walk |
| Playground | 734 m | 9 min walk |
| Protected cycle lane | 535 m | 7 min walk |
Greenery, air and transport
- 5.7% tree canopy within 500 m (city median: 3.6%)
- 9.3 µg/m³ of PM2.5, 2024 annual mean
- 2 departures per hour between 7 and 9 am (city median: 20)
- Low density
Streets and squares in Son Bessó
Calle Gremi de Selleters i Bas · Calle Son Espases · Calle Travesia Son Berga · Carrer Font d'en Baster · Carrer Reig · Carrer Son Bessó · Carrer de Can Socies · Carrer de Can Sunyer · Carrer de Maris Stella · Carrer de Son Cànaves · Carrer de l'Abat de la Real · Carrer del Gremi de Selleters i Basters · Carrer del Gremi de Velluters · Carrer del Pare Gaspar Munar · Carrer del Pare Joaquim Rosselló · Carrer dels Gremi de Passamaners · Travessera Son Berga · Travesía Son Berga (N.O.) · carrer Codonyer · carrer del Gremi de Cirurgians i Barbers · carrer del Gremi de Corredors · carrer del Llorer
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