Mogadouro: population and statistics
Mogadouro has a population of 8,048 (2025) across 760.6 km², or 10.6 people per km². It ranks 204 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 8,048 residents
- 760.6 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 718 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Bragança, Mogadouro ranks No. 4 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 233.3 in Mogadouro, compared with an average of 195.7 in Bragança and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 54.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,506 kWh a year here.
Mogadouro in numbers
Where is Mogadouro?
Population of Mogadouro over time
Mogadouro had 8,217 residents in 2021 and 8,048 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,217 |
| 2022 | 8,203 |
| 2023 | 8,132 |
| 2024 | 8,046 |
| 2025 | 8,048 |
Did you know?
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of housing per m²”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Population aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 106,534 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Alfândega da Fé, 20.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Macedo de Cavaleiros (13,846 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Mogadouro
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 | Mogadouro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 39.3% | 34.5% | 26.9% | ranked 18 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.6% | 9.5% | 11.7% | ranked 286 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 454.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 21 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 10.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −2.06% | – | 4.50% | ranked 284 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mogadouro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,792 | 85,576 | 3,573,416 | ranked 177 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.1% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.1% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 20.7% | 16.3% | 14.2% | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 7,324 | 102,952 | 5,970,677 | ranked 187 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 37.2% | 36.9% | 25.8% | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.4% | 11.3% | 13.1% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 86.2% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 38 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 7.6% | 12.4% | 13.6% | ranked 258 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 7.3% | 22.5% | 13.8% | ranked 227 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 342 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 296 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mogadouro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 8.2% | 8.1% | 18.6% | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 25.8% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 69 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,490 kWh/inh. | 3,361 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 183 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mogadouro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,897 | 24,226 | 1,510,274 | ranked 150 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 233.3 | 195.7 | 128.1 | ranked 8 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,239 € | 10,337 € | 10,553 € | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 71.7 | 80.9 | 79.5 | ranked 230 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mogadouro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.7% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,181 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 225 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mogadouro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 12,975 | 333,672 | 82,011,658 | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 161.2 | 269.3 | 275.0 | ranked 209 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 44.4% | – | 18.4% | ranked 20 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Mogadouro | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.7% | 17.1% | 13.2% | ranked 139 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mogadouro
Business sectors: Mogadouro
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing54.9% ×6.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.7
- Construction5.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical3.6% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services3.6% ×0.2
- Manufacturing3.5% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mogadouro?
Mogadouro has 8,048 residents (2025), ranking 204 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Mogadouro?
Mogadouro covers 760.6 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Mogadouro growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Mogadouro went from 8,217 to 8,048, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Mogadouro?
Mogadouro is in Bragança. Latitude 41.342, longitude −6.719.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mogadouro?
In Mogadouro, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 233.3 (2023), ranking 8 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
Median selling price of housing per m²: what is the figure for Mogadouro?
In Mogadouro, “Median selling price of housing per m²” stands at 342 €/m² (2025), ranking 296 of 305 municipalities; the national median is 1,108 €/m².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mogadouro?
In Mogadouro, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,506 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mogadouro?
The nearest to Mogadouro are Alfândega da Fé (21 km), Macedo de Cavaleiros (29 km), Freixo de Espada à Cinta (30 km), Vimioso (30 km), Torre de Moncorvo (32 km).
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