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20 Cars per Inhabitant: How a Tramuntana Village Became a Tax Haven for Vehicle Fleets

Why Escorca Shows an Unusual Number of Registered Cars

Escorca’s car count is driven by low tax registrations, not local traffic. Learn why the Mallorca village shows such unusual numbers.

Published: April 23, 2026
20 Cars per Inhabitant: How a Tramuntana Village Became a Tax Haven for Vehicle Fleets

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Why does Escorca in Mallorca have so many registered cars for such a small population?

Escorca appears to have far more registered cars than residents because many vehicles are registered there for tax reasons, not because they are actually used in the village. Companies such as rental firms and leasing businesses may choose municipalities with very low vehicle tax rates. The result is a registration figure that does not reflect everyday traffic in the Serra de Tramuntana.

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