District
Braga: municipalities in numbers
Braga (district) has 14 municipalities and 901,282 residents across 2,706 km², or 333 people per km².
- 901,282 residents
- 14 municipalities
- 2,706 km²
- 333 people/km²
Map and records: Braga
Population change over 4 years
All municipalities in Braga
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 4 years | Population density | Area | Population aged 65 and over | Population under 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braga | 212,635 | +8.7% | 1,159 people/km² | 183.4 km² | 19.7% | 13.0% |
| Guimarães | 165,554 | +4.8% | 687.1 people/km² | 240.9 km² | 22.4% | 12.2% |
| Vila Nova de Famalicão | 143,801 | +6.6% | 713.3 people/km² | 201.6 km² | 21.3% | 12.4% |
| Barcelos | 122,487 | +5.8% | 323.4 people/km² | 378.7 km² | 21.6% | 12.2% |
| Fafe | 50,392 | +4.7% | 230.0 people/km² | 219.1 km² | 25.1% | 11.9% |
| Vila Verde | 49,649 | +8.5% | 217.1 people/km² | 228.7 km² | 22.1% | 13.4% |
| Esposende | 39,069 | +9.7% | 409.5 people/km² | 95.4 km² | 20.8% | 13.5% |
| Vizela | 25,437 | +4.8% | 1,030 people/km² | 24.7 km² | 20.3% | 12.9% |
| Póvoa de Lanhoso | 22,746 | +8.7% | 168.9 people/km² | 134.7 km² | 23.8% | 12.6% |
| Amares | 19,739 | +7.4% | 240.9 people/km² | 82.0 km² | 22.8% | 12.7% |
| Celorico de Basto | 16,260 | +0.1% | 89.8 people/km² | 181.1 km² | 26.9% | 11.3% |
| Cabeceiras de Basto | 15,490 | +2.0% | 64.1 people/km² | 241.8 km² | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Vieira do Minho | 11,657 | +1.5% | 53.9 people/km² | 216.4 km² | 32.0% | 10.0% |
| Terras de Bouro | 6,366 | +0.2% | 22.9 people/km² | 277.5 km² | 30.7% | 9.7% |
Braga compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Braga | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Population under 15 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| Buildings | 278,807 | 3,573,416 |
| Buildings built before 1946 | 7.9% | 12.5% |
| Buildings built since 2001 | 24.0% | 17.3% |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Conventional family dwellings | 404,815 | 5,970,677 |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences | 14.0% | 15.8% |
| Vacant dwellings | 8.7% | 11.7% |
| Owner-occupied usual residences | 71.3% | 69.8% |
| Rented usual residences | 20.3% | 22.4% |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings | 31.9% | 46.6% |
| Usual residences without heating | 25.3% | 30.7% |
| Usual residences with central heating | 22.9% | 13.8% |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant | 4,196 kWh/inh. | 4,549 kWh/inh. |
| Population with completed higher education | 18.3% | 21.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 8.2% |
| Enterprises | 107,267 | 1,510,274 |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 121.2 | 134.6 |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant | 11,127 € | 12,214 € |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) | 88.8 | 100.7 |
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation | 1,864,986 | 82,011,658 |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants | 207.4 | 722.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Braga?
Braga has 14 municipalities. The most populous is Braga, with 212,635 residents.
What is the population of Braga?
Braga has 901,282 residents (2025), or 333 people per km².