Mirandela: population and statistics
Mirandela has a population of 21,761 (2025) across 659.0 km², or 33.0 people per km². It ranks 118 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 21,761 residents
- 659.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 225 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Bragança, Mirandela ranks No. 2 by population.
Usual residences without heating: 9.1% in Mirandela, compared with an average of 8.1% in Bragança and 30.7% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 9.4% in Mirandela, compared with an average of 7.6% in Bragança and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,457 kWh a year here.
Mirandela in numbers
Where is Mirandela?
Population of Mirandela over time
Mirandela had 21,298 residents in 2021 and 21,761 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,298 |
| 2022 | 21,481 |
| 2023 | 21,724 |
| 2024 | 21,791 |
| 2025 | 21,761 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bragança for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Bragança for “Population under 15”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 92,291 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Valpaços, 17.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Chaves (38,014 residents), 37 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,828 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mirandela
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 | Mirandela | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.2% | 34.5% | 26.9% | ranked 67 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.5% | 9.5% | 11.7% | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 317.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 67 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 33.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 2.17% | – | 4.50% | ranked 215 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mirandela | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 11,749 | 85,576 | 3,573,416 | ranked 101 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.7% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 205 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) | 18.8% | 16.3% | 14.2% | ranked 53 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 15,394 | 102,952 | 5,970,677 | ranked 99 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 30.2% | 36.9% | 25.8% | ranked 127 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.1% | 11.3% | 13.1% | ranked 181 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 78.5% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 15.0% | 12.4% | 13.6% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 27.1% | 22.5% | 13.8% | ranked 86 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 973 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 169 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mirandela | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 18.6% | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 27.3% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 60 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,299 kWh/inh. | 3,361 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 208 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mirandela | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 3,611 | 24,226 | 1,510,274 | ranked 92 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 166.2 | 195.7 | 128.1 | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,316 € | 10,337 € | 10,553 € | ranked 173 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 84.9 | 80.9 | 79.5 | ranked 108 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mirandela | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.4% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,235 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 186 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mirandela | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 45,934 | 333,672 | 82,011,658 | ranked 141 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 210.9 | 269.3 | 275.0 | ranked 191 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 9.0% | – | 18.4% | ranked 132 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Mirandela | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 17.3% | 17.1% | 13.2% | ranked 69 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mirandela
Business sectors: Mirandela
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.2% ×4.2
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.4
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.6
- Education5.6% ×1.3
- Construction5.3% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mirandela?
Mirandela has 21,761 residents (2025), ranking 118 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Mirandela?
Mirandela covers 659.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Mirandela growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Mirandela went from 21,298 to 21,761, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Mirandela?
Mirandela is in Bragança. Latitude 41.483, longitude −7.183.
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Mirandela?
In Mirandela, “Usual residences without heating” stands at 9.1% (2021), ranking 273 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 18.6%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Mirandela?
In Mirandela, “Unemployment rate” stands at 9.4% (2021), ranking 44 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mirandela?
In Mirandela, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,457 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mirandela?
The nearest to Mirandela are Valpaços (17 km), Macedo de Cavaleiros (20 km), Vila Flor (21 km), Alfândega da Fé (23 km), Murça (24 km).
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