Torre de Moncorvo: population and statistics
Torre de Moncorvo has a population of 6,507 (2025) across 531.8 km², or 12.2 people per km². It ranks 227 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 6,507 residents
- 531.8 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 467 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Bragança, Torre de Moncorvo ranks No. 6 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 6.2% in Torre de Moncorvo, compared with an average of 16.3% in Bragança and 13.3% nationally.
Population aged 65 and over: 42.7% in Torre de Moncorvo, compared with an average of 34.5% in Bragança and 23.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 42.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,462 kWh a year here.
Torre de Moncorvo in numbers
Where is Torre de Moncorvo?
Population of Torre de Moncorvo over time
Torre de Moncorvo had 6,702 residents in 2021 and 6,507 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,702 |
| 2022 | 6,607 |
| 2023 | 6,573 |
| 2024 | 6,437 |
| 2025 | 6,507 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bragança for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 74,479 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vila Nova de Foz Côa, 13.4 km away.
All indicators for Torre de Moncorvo
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 | Torre de Moncorvo | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 42.7% | 34.5% | 26.9% | ranked 6 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.3% | 9.5% | 11.7% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 511.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 12.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 272 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −2.91% | – | 4.50% | ranked 294 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Torre de Moncorvo | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,648 | 85,576 | 3,573,416 | ranked 180 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 18.0% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 75 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 9.6% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 6.2% | 16.3% | 14.2% | ranked 301 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 7,303 | 102,952 | 5,970,677 | ranked 188 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 42.2% | 36.9% | 25.8% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.2% | 11.3% | 13.1% | ranked 132 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 82.3% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 90 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.8% | 12.4% | 13.6% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 13.8% | 22.5% | 13.8% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 338 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 297 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Torre de Moncorvo | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 7.8% | 8.1% | 18.6% | ranked 284 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 21.5% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 91 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,104 kWh/inh. | 3,361 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 235 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Torre de Moncorvo | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,253 | 24,226 | 1,510,274 | ranked 200 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 190.6 | 195.7 | 128.1 | ranked 28 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,899 € | 10,337 € | 10,553 € | ranked 208 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 69.9 | 80.9 | 79.5 | ranked 253 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Torre de Moncorvo | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.7% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,089 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 295 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Torre de Moncorvo | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 16,071 | 333,672 | 82,011,658 | ranked 228 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 248.3 | 269.3 | 275.0 | ranked 170 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 20.3% | – | 18.4% | ranked 75 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Torre de Moncorvo | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.4% | 17.1% | 13.2% | ranked 211 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Torre de Moncorvo
Business sectors: Torre de Moncorvo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing42.4% ×5.3
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services8.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×0.5
- Construction5.1% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.9% ×0.5
- Health and social work3.7% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.4% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Torre de Moncorvo?
Torre de Moncorvo has 6,507 residents (2025), ranking 227 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Torre de Moncorvo?
Torre de Moncorvo covers 531.8 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Torre de Moncorvo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Torre de Moncorvo went from 6,702 to 6,507, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Torre de Moncorvo?
Torre de Moncorvo is in Bragança. Latitude 41.179, longitude −7.036.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Torre de Moncorvo?
In Torre de Moncorvo, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 6.2% (2021), ranking 301 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Torre de Moncorvo?
In Torre de Moncorvo, “Population aged 65 and over” stands at 42.7% (2025), ranking 6 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 26.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Torre de Moncorvo?
In Torre de Moncorvo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,462 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Torre de Moncorvo?
The nearest to Torre de Moncorvo are Vila Nova de Foz Côa (13 km), Vila Flor (16 km), Alfândega da Fé (20 km), Freixo de Espada à Cinta (22 km), Carrazeda de Ansiães (23 km).
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