Alfândega da Fé: population and statistics
Alfândega da Fé has a population of 4,210 (2025) across 321.9 km², or 13.1 people per km². It ranks 273 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 4,210 residents
- 321.9 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 570 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Bragança, Alfândega da Fé ranks No. 10 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 256.2 in Alfândega da Fé, compared with an average of 195.7 in Bragança and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 65.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,498 kWh a year here.
Alfândega da Fé in numbers
Where is Alfândega da Fé?
Population of Alfândega da Fé over time
Alfândega da Fé had 4,454 residents in 2021 and 4,210 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,454 |
| 2022 | 4,364 |
| 2023 | 4,298 |
| 2024 | 4,255 |
| 2025 | 4,210 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bragança for “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 45,091 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vila Flor, 16.3 km away.
All indicators for Alfândega da Fé
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 | Alfândega da Fé | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 40.0% | 34.5% | 26.9% | ranked 15 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.7% | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 485.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 12 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 13.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 268 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −5.48% | – | 4.50% | ranked 306 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alfândega da Fé | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,638 | 85,576 | 3,573,416 | ranked 263 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.3% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.0% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 209 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 12.1% | 16.3% | 14.2% | ranked 206 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,873 | 102,952 | 5,970,677 | ranked 265 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 36.5% | 36.9% | 25.8% | ranked 80 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 16.0% | 11.3% | 13.1% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 86.6% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 33 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.1% | 12.4% | 13.6% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 7.1% | 22.5% | 13.8% | ranked 231 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 418 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 285 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alfândega da Fé | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 7.4% | 8.1% | 18.6% | ranked 290 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 23.8% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 80 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,902 kWh/inh. | 3,361 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 259 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alfândega da Fé | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,101 | 24,226 | 1,510,274 | ranked 213 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 256.2 | 195.7 | 128.1 | ranked 1 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,342 € | 10,337 € | 10,553 € | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 69.1 | 80.9 | 79.5 | ranked 265 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alfândega da Fé | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.7% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,084 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 302 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Alfândega da Fé | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 14,413 | 333,672 | 82,011,658 | ranked 237 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 340.5 | 269.3 | 275.0 | ranked 134 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Alfândega da Fé | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.8% | 17.1% | 13.2% | ranked 199 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alfândega da Fé
Business sectors: Alfândega da Fé
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing65.1% ×8.2
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.5
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical4.3% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services3.2% ×0.2
- Other service activities2.5% ×0.5
- Health and social work2.1% ×0.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alfândega da Fé?
Alfândega da Fé has 4,210 residents (2025), ranking 273 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Alfândega da Fé?
Alfândega da Fé covers 321.9 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Alfândega da Fé growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Alfândega da Fé went from 4,454 to 4,210, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Alfândega da Fé?
Alfândega da Fé is in Bragança. Latitude 41.350, longitude −6.967.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Alfândega da Fé?
In Alfândega da Fé, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at −5.48% (2025), ranking 306 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alfândega da Fé?
In Alfândega da Fé, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 256.2 (2023), ranking 1 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alfândega da Fé?
In Alfândega da Fé, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,498 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alfândega da Fé?
The nearest to Alfândega da Fé are Vila Flor (16 km), Torre de Moncorvo (20 km), Macedo de Cavaleiros (20 km), Mogadouro (21 km), Mirandela (23 km).
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