Maspalomas
A community guide to Maspalomas in Islas Canarias, España.
- Population
- 36,065 residents
- Region
- Islas Canarias
- Country
- España
- Coordinates
- 27.7606, -15.5860
Economy and services
The economy of Maspalomas reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Islas Canarias. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Islas Canarias and España. Businesses based in Maspalomas draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Maspalomas sits at approximate coordinates 27.7606 latitude and -15.5860 longitude within Islas Canarias. The terrain and natural features around Maspalomas reflect those typical of its part of España, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Islas Canarias road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Overview
Maspalomas is a populated place in Islas Canarias, España. The community supports 36,065 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Islas Canarias. Its position within the broader regional network gives Maspalomas a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.