Málaga
For other uses, see Malaga (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Malacca. Place in Andalusia, Spain Málaga Panoramic view of Málaga from Gibralfaro Flag Coat of arms Málaga Show map of Andalusia Málaga Show map of Spain Coordinates: 36°43′10″N 4°25′12″W / 36.71944°N 4.42000°W / 36.71944; -4.42000 Coordinates: 36°43′10″N 4°25′12″W / 36.71944°N 4.42000°W / 36.71944; -4.42000 Country Spain Autonomous Community Andalusia Province Málaga Comarca Málaga-Costa del Sol Founded 8th century BC [2] Government • Type Ayuntamiento • Body City Council of Málaga • Mayor Francisco De La Torre Prados (PP) Area • City 398 km 2 (154 sq mi) • Urban 827 km 2 (319 sq mi) Elevation 11 m (36 ft) Population (2015) • City 569,130 [1] • Rank 6th • Metro 1,628,973 [1] Time zone CET (UTC+1) • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Postcode 29001-29018 Calling code +34 (Spain) 95 (Málaga) Website www.malaga.eu Málaga ( / ˈ m æ l ə ɡ ə / , Spanish: [ˈmalaɣa] ) is a municipality, capital of the ...