Nerja, Andalusia
Nerja: municipality and town in Andalusia, Spain
About
Quick Facts about Nerja
| Population | 21,091 |
| Country | Spain |
| State | Andalusia (Spain) |
| County | Provincia de Málaga |
| Postal code | 29780 |
| Plate code | MA |
| Area | 85 km2 |
| Official name | Nerja |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.7528,-3.8744 |
| Male population | 10410 |
| Female population | 10681 |
| Altitude | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Capital | Nerja |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 12:14:27 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Nerja is located at 36°45'10"N 3°52'28"W (36.7527800, -3.8744000). It has 4 neighbors: Torrox, Otivar, Frigiliana and Almunecar.
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Official website of Nerja
Official Website- Oullins
- Pescia
- San Juan
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16,464 | - | register office |
| 2002 | 17,186 | 4.2% | register office |
| 2004 | 18,509 | 7.15% | register office |
| 2005 | 19,496 | 5.06% | register office |
| 2006 | 20,361 | 4.25% | register office |
| 2007 | 20,796 | 2.09% | register office |
| 2008 | 21,621 | 3.82% | register office |
| 2009 | 21,811 | 0.87% | register office |
| 2010 | 21,957 | 0.66% | register office |
| 2011 | 22,294 | 1.51% | register office |
| 2012 | 22,617 | 1.43% | register office |
| 2013 | 22,918 | 1.31% | register office |
| 2014 | 20,649 | -10.99% | register office |
| 2015 | 21,185 | 2.53% | register office |
| 2016 | 21,204 | 0.09% | register office |
| 2017 | 21,047 | -0.75% | register office |
| 2018 | 21,061 | 0.07% | register office |
| 2019 | 21,091 | 0.14% | register office |