Carrazeda de Ansiães: population and statistics
Carrazeda de Ansiães has a population of 5,226 (2025) across 279.2 km², or 18.7 people per km². It ranks 254 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 5,226 residents
- 279.2 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 773 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Bragança, Carrazeda de Ansiães ranks No. 9 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 31.9% in Carrazeda de Ansiães, compared with an average of 16.3% in Bragança and 13.3% nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 199.3 in Carrazeda de Ansiães, compared with an average of 195.7 in Bragança and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 54.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,500 kWh a year here.
Carrazeda de Ansiães in numbers
Where is Carrazeda de Ansiães?
Population of Carrazeda de Ansiães over time
Carrazeda de Ansiães had 5,294 residents in 2021 and 5,226 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,294 |
| 2022 | 5,305 |
| 2023 | 5,304 |
| 2024 | 5,286 |
| 2025 | 5,226 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bragança for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Bragança for “Buildings built since 2001”.
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 39,109 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Carrazeda de Ansiães
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 | Carrazeda de Ansiães | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 38.6% | 34.5% | 26.9% | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 11.7% | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 429.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 18.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −1.28% | – | 4.50% | ranked 272 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Carrazeda de Ansiães | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,100 | 85,576 | 3,573,416 | ranked 217 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 17.1% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.0% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 31.9% | 16.3% | 14.2% | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,328 | 102,952 | 5,970,677 | ranked 225 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 47.5% | 36.9% | 25.8% | ranked 14 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 7.8% | 11.3% | 13.1% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 85.0% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 7.7% | 12.4% | 13.6% | ranked 257 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 4.9% | 22.5% | 13.8% | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 308 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 302 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Carrazeda de Ansiães | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 7.7% | 8.1% | 18.6% | ranked 285 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 25.1% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 74 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,986 kWh/inh. | 3,361 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 248 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Carrazeda de Ansiães | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,057 | 24,226 | 1,510,274 | ranked 215 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 199.3 | 195.7 | 128.1 | ranked 18 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 8,838 € | 10,337 € | 10,553 € | ranked 283 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 69.5 | 80.9 | 79.5 | ranked 257 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Carrazeda de Ansiães | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.9% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 35 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,138 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 266 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Carrazeda de Ansiães | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 8,054 | 333,672 | 82,011,658 | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 153.2 | 269.3 | 275.0 | ranked 214 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Carrazeda de Ansiães | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.5% | 17.1% | 13.2% | ranked 244 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Carrazeda de Ansiães
Business sectors: Carrazeda de Ansiães
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing54.6% ×6.8
- Wholesale and retail trade10.1% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.7
- Construction5.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.3
- Manufacturing4.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical3.9% ×0.4
- Health and social work3.4% ×0.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carrazeda de Ansiães?
Carrazeda de Ansiães has 5,226 residents (2025), ranking 254 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Carrazeda de Ansiães?
Carrazeda de Ansiães covers 279.2 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Carrazeda de Ansiães growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Carrazeda de Ansiães went from 5,294 to 5,226, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Carrazeda de Ansiães?
Carrazeda de Ansiães is in Bragança. Latitude 41.250, longitude −7.300.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Carrazeda de Ansiães?
In Carrazeda de Ansiães, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 31.9% (2021), ranking 2 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Carrazeda de Ansiães?
In Carrazeda de Ansiães, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 199.3 (2023), ranking 18 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Carrazeda de Ansiães?
In Carrazeda de Ansiães, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,500 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Carrazeda de Ansiães?
The nearest to Carrazeda de Ansiães are Vila Flor (14 km), Alijó (15 km), São João da Pesqueira (15 km), Murça (21 km), Sabrosa (23 km).
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