Freixo de Espada à Cinta: population and statistics
Freixo de Espada à Cinta has a population of 2,958 (2025) across 244.1 km², or 12.1 people per km². It ranks 293 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 2,958 residents
- 244.1 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 434 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Bragança, Freixo de Espada à Cinta ranks No. 12 by population.
Usual residences without heating: 4.3% in Freixo de Espada à Cinta, compared with an average of 8.1% in Bragança and 30.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 51.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 1,438 kWh a year here.
Freixo de Espada à Cinta in numbers
Where is Freixo de Espada à Cinta?
Population of Freixo de Espada à Cinta over time
Freixo de Espada à Cinta had 3,134 residents in 2021 and 2,958 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,134 |
| 2022 | 3,073 |
| 2023 | 3,039 |
| 2024 | 2,983 |
| 2025 | 2,958 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bragança for “Dwellings used as secondary residences”.
- Number 1 in Bragança for “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,193 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Freixo de Espada à Cinta
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 | Freixo de Espada à Cinta | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.6% | 34.5% | 26.9% | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 11.7% | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 354.9 | – | 229.9 | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 12.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −5.62% | – | 4.50% | ranked 307 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Freixo de Espada à Cinta | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,064 | 85,576 | 3,573,416 | ranked 282 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.0% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 12.4% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.8% | 16.3% | 14.2% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,210 | 102,952 | 5,970,677 | ranked 282 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 49.9% | 36.9% | 25.8% | ranked 10 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 7.9% | 11.3% | 13.1% | ranked 293 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 81.2% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 12.5% | 12.4% | 13.6% | ranked 178 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 5.2% | 22.5% | 13.8% | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 271 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 303 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Freixo de Espada à Cinta | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 4.3% | 8.1% | 18.6% | ranked 305 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 15.6% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 129 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,514 kWh/inh. | 3,361 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 179 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Freixo de Espada à Cinta | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 618 | 24,226 | 1,510,274 | ranked 270 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 203.4 | 195.7 | 128.1 | ranked 15 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,464 € | 10,337 € | 10,553 € | ranked 249 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 69.4 | 80.9 | 79.5 | ranked 258 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Freixo de Espada à Cinta | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.5% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,132 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 273 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Freixo de Espada à Cinta | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 20,762 | 333,672 | 82,011,658 | ranked 207 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 698.9 | 269.3 | 275.0 | ranked 63 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 10.2% | – | 18.4% | ranked 125 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Freixo de Espada à Cinta | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 7.9% | 17.1% | 13.2% | ranked 303 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Business sectors: Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing51.6% ×6.5
- Administrative and support services11.5% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade9.4% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing3.7% ×0.8
- Construction3.7% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical2.9% ×0.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Freixo de Espada à Cinta?
Freixo de Espada à Cinta has 2,958 residents (2025), ranking 293 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Freixo de Espada à Cinta?
Freixo de Espada à Cinta covers 244.1 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Freixo de Espada à Cinta growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Freixo de Espada à Cinta went from 3,134 to 2,958, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Freixo de Espada à Cinta?
Freixo de Espada à Cinta is in Bragança. Latitude 41.083, longitude −6.800.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Freixo de Espada à Cinta?
In Freixo de Espada à Cinta, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at −5.62% (2025), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Freixo de Espada à Cinta?
In Freixo de Espada à Cinta, “Usual residences without heating” stands at 4.3% (2021), ranking 305 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 18.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Freixo de Espada à Cinta?
In Freixo de Espada à Cinta, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 1,438 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Freixo de Espada à Cinta?
The nearest to Freixo de Espada à Cinta are Torre de Moncorvo (22 km), Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo (25 km), Vila Nova de Foz Côa (28 km), Mogadouro (30 km), Alfândega da Fé (33 km).
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