The municipality of Torrox lies in the province of Malaga, in Andalusia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 22,015 people, over about 50.2 km².
Density, at about 439 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 17 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 42 km east of Malaga, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 40 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Salobreña (33 km), Motril (39 km), Festivals (42 km), Málaga (42 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Torrox; all the municipalities in the province of Malaga are listed on their own page.