Postal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia
Andalusia | Spain
| Primary City | Nerja |
| Area of Postal Code 29780 | 84.7 km² |
| Population | 18,119 |
| Male Population | 9,022 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 9,097 (50.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +62.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +20.4% |
| Median Age | 42.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 41.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 44 years |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 36.786039067363774° / -3.830116057516726° |
| Related Postal Codes | 29740, 29749, 29750, 29751, 29752, 29753, 29754, 29787, 29788, 29789 |
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Postal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,126 | 13,329 | 15,047 | 19,525 | 18,119 | 17,658 | 17,144 |
| Population Density | 131.3 / km² | 157.3 / km² | 177.6 / km² | 230.5 / km² | 213.9 / km² | 208.4 / km² | 202.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 20.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia | +62.9% | +35.9% | +20.4% |
| Nerja | +37.9% | +13.8% | +1.2% |
| Spain | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia Median Age
Median Age: 42.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia | 42.6 yrs | 44 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Nerja | 42.6 yrs | 44 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Spain | 40.9 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 29780 Population Density
Population Density: 214 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 29780 | 18,119 | 84.7 km² | 214 / km² |
| Nerja | 10,222 | 2.97 km² | 3,442 / km² |
| Spain | 45.3 million | 505,993.5 km² | 89.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia
Business Concentration in Postal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 163 |
| Beauty salons | 69 |
| Cafes | 64 |
| Clothing stores | 96 |
| Corporate management | 67 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 107 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 126 |
| Hotels and motels | 133 |
| Lawyers legal | 77 |
| Other accommodation | 345 |
| Real estate | 346 |
| Restaurants | 444 |
| Shopping | 186 |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code 29780 - Nerja, Andalusia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,380 | $19,319 | $23,028 | $26,351 | $26,312 | $27,196 | $25,619 | $28,551 |
| Total GDP | $5M | $5.5M | $6.8M | $8.5M | $9M | $8.7M | $7.9M | $8.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code 29780 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 29780 | 121,254 tn | 6.69 tn | 1,431.3 tons/km² |
| Nerja | 52,177 tn | 5.1 tn | 17,568.1 tons/km² |
| Spain | 330,097,501 tn | 7.29 tn | 652.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code 29780 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 121,254 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,431.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17/18 | 12:47 AM | 3.7 | 56 km | 10,000 m | 6km SE of Villanueva de Tapia, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/17 | 10:19 AM | 3.9 | 64.7 km | 10,000 m | 55km SSE of Rincon de la Victoria, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/17 | 4:16 PM | 3.9 | 25.7 km | 10,000 m | 3km N of Albunuelas, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/16 | 5:05 AM | 3.9 | 43.2 km | 10,000 m | 16km S of Gualchos, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/16 | 8:25 AM | 4.9 | 73 km | 10,000 m | 17km S of Adra, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/15 | 2:02 AM | 3.8 | 79 km | 89,700 m | 22km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/14 | 11:36 AM | 4.2 | 14 km | 62,200 m | 8km SSW of Arenas del Rey, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/14 | 12:02 AM | 4.4 | 98.5 km | — | 83km NNE of Al Hoceima, Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/14 | 5:20 PM | 3.8 | 20.3 km | 10,000 m | 5km W of Albunuelas, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/14 | 6:24 AM | 3.8 | 95.4 km | 10,000 m | 24km S of El Ejido, Spain | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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Nerja (pronounced: [ˈneɾχa]) is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of La Axarquía. It is on the country's southern Mediterranean coast, a..
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