Málaga's Car Paradises: Two Towns with 14 Cars Per Resident

Málaga's Car Paradises: Two Towns with 14 Cars Per Resident Two small towns in the Málaga province of Spain, Montejaque and Macharaviaya, are attracting attention for an unusual reason: an exceptionally high number of registered cars per resident. The phenomenon is attributed to significantly lower car tax rates compared to the Málaga capital. In Montejaque, with a population of 952, there are 14,034 cars and over 21,100 vehicles in total, meaning more than 14 cars and 22.2 vehicles per capita. Macharaviaya, with 508 inhabitants, boasts 6,173 cars (13.2 per resident) and approximately 7,770 vehicles overall (around 15.3 per capita). "These two municipalities are considered true tax havens for cars," explains Cristina Vallejo, reporter for El Periódico de Málaga. The lower tax rates make it significantly cheaper to register a vehicle in these towns than in the city of Málaga. For example, a mid-range car would pay €8,52 annually in Montejaque but €65,80 in Málaga. This disparity highlights the impact of local taxation policies on individual choices and could spark a wider discussion about tax fairness and regional economic disparities.