Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ardales
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Travel agencies | 17 |
| Public parks | 17 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 13 |
| Other accommodation | 12 |
| All food and beverage | 12 |
| Shopping | 11 |
| Real estate | 9 |
| Corporate management | 9 |
| Religion | 8 |
| Hardware store | 5 |
| Bakeries | 5 |
| Museums | 5 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 |
Ardales Facts
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population | 1,706 |
| Male Population | 850 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 856 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +145.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +102.4% |
| Median Age | 41.5 years (Male: 41.4, Female: 41.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $27,921 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Mijas Costa, Palma-Palmilla, Bailén-Miraflores |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.87804, -4.84694 |
| Postal Codes | 29550 |
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Ardales Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 695 | 808 | 843 | 957 | 1,706 | 1,650 | 1,586 |
| Population Density | 2,780 / km² | 3,232 / km² | 3,372 / km² | 3,828 / km² | 6,824 / km² | 6,600 / km² | 6,344 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridArdales Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 102.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardales | +145.5% | +111.1% | +102.4% |
| Spain | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ardales Median Age
Median Age: 41.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardales | 41.5 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Spain | 40.8 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ardales Population Density
Population Density: 6,824 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardales | 1,706 | 0.25 km² | 6,824 / 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
Ardales 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 Ardales
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ardales
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
Ardales Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,438 | $21,483 | $25,607 | $30,287 | $28,146 | $26,782 | $25,053 | $27,921 |
| Total GDP | $18.6M | $19.4M | $23.5M | $31.5M | $32.6M | $30.1M | $27.4M | $30.9M |
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
Ardales CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardales | 11,495 tn | 6.74 tn | 45,980.4 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
Ardales CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,495 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 45,980.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14/08 | 11:40 AM | 3.1 | 40.8 km | 69,600 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/07 | 7:56 AM | 3 | 34.3 km | 62,500 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/07 | 9:24 AM | 3.4 | 47.8 km | 54,600 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/07 | 3:35 AM | 3.9 | 30.7 km | 65,600 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/07 | 4:26 AM | 3 | 55.7 km | 54,600 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/07 | 3:53 AM | 4.5 | 50.2 km | 5,500 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/07 | 1:48 PM | 3.6 | 54 km | 84,200 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/07 | 9:17 PM | 3.4 | 42.5 km | 30,700 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/07 | 6:25 PM | 3 | 52.3 km | 82,200 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/06 | 5:02 AM | 4 | 47 km | 73,500 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ardales
Ardales is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 62.5 kilometres from Málaga.
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