Manilva, in Andalusia, is part of the province of Malaga. The municipality covers about 38.1 km² and had 18,165 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
Density, at about 477 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 28 municipalities in the province of Malaga with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 18 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 88 km south-west of Malaga, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 85 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Gibraltar (25 km), Marbella (38 km), Ronda (44 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Manilva; all the municipalities in the province of Malaga are listed on their own page.