Cártama, in Andalusia, is part of the province of Malaga. The municipality covers about 104.4 km² and had 29,333 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
With about 281 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 28 municipalities in the province of Malaga with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 13 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 20 km west of Malaga, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 20 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Torremolinos (18 km), Málaga (20 km), Festivals (20 km), Marbella (33 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Cártama; all the municipalities in the province of Malaga are listed on their own page.