Miranda do Douro: population and statistics
Miranda do Douro has a population of 6,065 (2025) across 487.2 km², or 12.4 people per km². It ranks 235 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 6,065 residents
- 487.2 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 587 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Bragança, Miranda do Douro ranks No. 7 by population.
Population aged 65 and over: 41.2% in Miranda do Douro, compared with an average of 34.5% in Bragança and 23.3% nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 199.7 in Miranda do Douro, compared with an average of 195.7 in Bragança and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 38.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,474 kWh a year here.
Miranda do Douro in numbers
Where is Miranda do Douro?
Population of Miranda do Douro over time
Miranda do Douro had 6,235 residents in 2021 and 6,065 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,235 |
| 2022 | 6,190 |
| 2023 | 6,158 |
| 2024 | 6,157 |
| 2025 | 6,065 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bragança for “Usual residences without heating”.
- Number 1 in Bragança for “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”.
- “Population aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 68,232 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.0 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Miranda do Douro
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 | Miranda do Douro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 41.2% | 34.5% | 26.9% | ranked 12 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.7% | ranked 283 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 469.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 12.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 271 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −2.73% | – | 4.50% | ranked 293 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Miranda do Douro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,316 | 85,576 | 3,573,416 | ranked 209 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 6.2% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 284 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.9% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.3% | 16.3% | 14.2% | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,738 | 102,952 | 5,970,677 | ranked 216 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 37.2% | 36.9% | 25.8% | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.1% | 11.3% | 13.1% | ranked 134 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 87.0% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 8.2% | 12.4% | 13.6% | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 7.6% | 22.5% | 13.8% | ranked 225 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 547 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 261 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Miranda do Douro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 11.1% | 8.1% | 18.6% | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 24.2% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 77 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,372 kWh/inh. | 3,361 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 104 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Miranda do Douro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,230 | 24,226 | 1,510,274 | ranked 203 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 199.7 | 195.7 | 128.1 | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,011 € | 10,337 € | 10,553 € | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 74.7 | 80.9 | 79.5 | ranked 206 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Miranda do Douro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.7% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,136 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 269 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Miranda do Douro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 30,913 | 333,672 | 82,011,658 | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 505.9 | 269.3 | 275.0 | ranked 92 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 14.0% | – | 18.4% | ranked 107 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Miranda do Douro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.0% | 17.1% | 13.2% | ranked 159 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Miranda do Douro
Business sectors: Miranda do Douro
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing38.1% ×4.8
- Wholesale and retail trade17.7% ×1.2
- Construction7.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.3
- Professional, scientific and technical4.6% ×0.4
- Health and social work4.5% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Miranda do Douro?
Miranda do Douro has 6,065 residents (2025), ranking 235 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Miranda do Douro?
Miranda do Douro covers 487.2 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Miranda do Douro growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Miranda do Douro went from 6,235 to 6,065, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Miranda do Douro?
Miranda do Douro is in Bragança. Latitude 41.500, longitude −6.267.
Population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Miranda do Douro?
In Miranda do Douro, “Population aged 65 and over” stands at 41.2% (2025), ranking 12 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 26.9%.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Miranda do Douro?
In Miranda do Douro, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 199.7 (2023), ranking 17 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Miranda do Douro?
In Miranda do Douro, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,474 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Miranda do Douro?
The nearest to Miranda do Douro are Vimioso (22 km), Mogadouro (42 km), Bragança (52 km), Macedo de Cavaleiros (57 km), Alfândega da Fé (61 km).
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