Istán
City in Málaga, Spain
Overview
Istán is a picturesque village set in the foothills of the Sierra de las Nieves, just a short drive from Marbella. Known for its Moorish heritage, natural springs, and stunning mountain views, Istán is a tranquil escape to authentic Andalusia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Málaga
Population
1,622
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.58°, -4.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,620
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
11.7°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
554 mm
Internet Speed
167 Mbps
Upload
170 Mbps
Latency
2 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
16.0
Airport
AGP
Distance
42 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 35 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.