Cabeceiras de Basto: population and statistics
Cabeceiras de Basto has a population of 15,490 (2025) across 241.8 km², or 64.1 people per km². It ranks 147 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 15,490 residents
- 241.8 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 351 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Braga, Cabeceiras de Basto ranks No. 12 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 2,466 kWh/inh. in Cabeceiras de Basto, compared with an average of 4,196 kWh/inh. in Braga and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,438 kWh a year here.
Cabeceiras de Basto in numbers
Where is Cabeceiras de Basto?
Population of Cabeceiras de Basto over time
Cabeceiras de Basto had 15,193 residents in 2021 and 15,490 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,193 |
| 2022 | 15,296 |
| 2023 | 15,383 |
| 2024 | 15,465 |
| 2025 | 15,490 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Braga for “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,868 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mondim de Basto, 13.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fafe (50,392 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Cabeceiras de Basto
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Cabeceiras de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.0% | 21.8% | 26.9% | ranked 187 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.7% | 12.5% | 11.7% | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 213.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 180 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 64.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 162 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 1.95% | – | 4.50% | ranked 222 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cabeceiras de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 8,737 | 278,807 | 3,573,416 | ranked 144 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.9% | 7.9% | 12.8% | ranked 196 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 16.8% | ranked 33 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.5% | 11.6% | 14.2% | ranked 121 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 9,769 | 404,815 | 5,970,677 | ranked 152 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 33.3% | 14.0% | 25.8% | ranked 103 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.2% | 8.7% | 13.1% | ranked 266 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 80.3% | 71.3% | 77.8% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 11.0% | 20.3% | 13.6% | ranked 203 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 11.2% | 31.9% | 13.8% | ranked 174 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 880 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 188 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cabeceiras de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.1% | 25.3% | 18.6% | ranked 242 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 29.4% | 22.9% | 12.6% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,466 kWh/inh. | 4,196 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 292 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cabeceiras de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,875 | 107,267 | 1,510,274 | ranked 152 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 121.9 | 121.2 | 128.1 | ranked 191 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 8,795 € | 11,127 € | 10,553 € | ranked 287 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 69.8 | 88.8 | 79.5 | ranked 254 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cabeceiras de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.6% | 7.0% | 7.0% | ranked 69 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,092 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 294 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cabeceiras de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 15,951 | 1,864,986 | 82,011,658 | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 103.1 | 207.4 | 275.0 | ranked 246 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 78.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 10 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Cabeceiras de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.5% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 179 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cabeceiras de Basto
Business sectors: Cabeceiras de Basto
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.7% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade17.6% ×1.2
- Construction10.6% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services9.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.5
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.9
- Education5.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical5.1% ×0.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cabeceiras de Basto?
Cabeceiras de Basto has 15,490 residents (2025), ranking 147 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Cabeceiras de Basto?
Cabeceiras de Basto covers 241.8 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Cabeceiras de Basto growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Cabeceiras de Basto went from 15,193 to 15,490, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Cabeceiras de Basto?
Cabeceiras de Basto is in Braga. Latitude 41.517, longitude −8.000.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Cabeceiras de Basto?
In Cabeceiras de Basto, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,092 € (2024), ranking 294 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Cabeceiras de Basto?
In Cabeceiras de Basto, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 2,466 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 292 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cabeceiras de Basto?
In Cabeceiras de Basto, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,438 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cabeceiras de Basto?
The nearest to Cabeceiras de Basto are Mondim de Basto (14 km), Celorico de Basto (14 km), Fafe (16 km), Ribeira de Pena (17 km), Vieira do Minho (17 km).
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