Terras de Bouro: population and statistics
Terras de Bouro has a population of 6,366 (2025) across 277.5 km², or 22.9 people per km². It ranks 231 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 6,366 residents
- 277.5 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 269 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Braga, Terras de Bouro ranks No. 14 by population.
Rented usual residences: 4.0% in Terras de Bouro, compared with an average of 20.3% in Braga and 22.4% nationally.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 2,202 in Terras de Bouro, compared with an average of 207.4 in Braga and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 23.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,313 kWh a year here.
Terras de Bouro in numbers
Where is Terras de Bouro?
Population of Terras de Bouro over time
Terras de Bouro had 6,351 residents in 2021 and 6,366 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,351 |
| 2022 | 6,359 |
| 2023 | 6,357 |
| 2024 | 6,350 |
| 2025 | 6,366 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Braga for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Braga for “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”.
- “Rented usual residences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 38,860 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Terras de Bouro
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 | Terras de Bouro | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.7% | 21.8% | 26.9% | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.7% | 12.5% | 11.7% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 316.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 69 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 22.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 0.24% | – | 4.50% | ranked 254 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Terras de Bouro | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,630 | 278,807 | 3,573,416 | ranked 235 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.4% | 7.9% | 12.8% | ranked 163 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.3% | 24.0% | 16.8% | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 22.1% | 11.6% | 14.2% | ranked 20 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,863 | 404,815 | 5,970,677 | ranked 239 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 39.4% | 14.0% | 25.8% | ranked 61 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.8% | 8.7% | 13.1% | ranked 196 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 88.5% | 71.3% | 77.8% | ranked 14 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 4.0% | 20.3% | 13.6% | ranked 303 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 3.4% | 31.9% | 13.8% | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,042 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 162 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Terras de Bouro | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 15.5% | 25.3% | 18.6% | ranked 197 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 28.3% | 22.9% | 12.6% | ranked 56 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,307 kWh/inh. | 4,196 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 205 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Terras de Bouro | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 930 | 107,267 | 1,510,274 | ranked 222 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 146.3 | 121.2 | 128.1 | ranked 82 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,132 € | 11,127 € | 10,553 € | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 67.9 | 88.8 | 79.5 | ranked 272 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Terras de Bouro | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,184 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 221 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Terras de Bouro | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 139,982 | 1,864,986 | 82,011,658 | ranked 74 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 2,202 | 207.4 | 275.0 | ranked 22 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 28.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 47 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Terras de Bouro | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.2% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 281 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Terras de Bouro
Business sectors: Terras de Bouro
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services23.5% ×2.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.2% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade13.5% ×0.9
- Construction11.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services10.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities3.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical3.2% ×0.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Terras de Bouro?
Terras de Bouro has 6,366 residents (2025), ranking 231 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Terras de Bouro?
Terras de Bouro covers 277.5 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Terras de Bouro growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Terras de Bouro went from 6,351 to 6,366, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Terras de Bouro?
Terras de Bouro is in Braga. Latitude 41.717, longitude −8.300.
Rented usual residences: what is the figure for Terras de Bouro?
In Terras de Bouro, “Rented usual residences” stands at 4.0% (2021), ranking 303 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.6%.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Terras de Bouro?
In Terras de Bouro, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 2,202 (2025), ranking 22 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Terras de Bouro?
In Terras de Bouro, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,313 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Terras de Bouro?
The nearest to Terras de Bouro are Amares (10 km), Ponte da Barca (13 km), Vila Verde (14 km), Vieira do Minho (17 km), Póvoa de Lanhoso (17 km).
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