Vila Flor: population and statistics
Vila Flor has a population of 5,773 (2025) across 265.8 km², or 21.7 people per km². It ranks 241 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 5,773 residents
- 265.8 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 546 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Bragança, Vila Flor ranks No. 8 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 22.3% in Vila Flor, compared with an average of 16.3% in Bragança and 13.3% nationally.
Usual residences without heating: 7.5% in Vila Flor, compared with an average of 8.1% in Bragança and 30.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 50.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,496 kWh a year here.
Vila Flor in numbers
Where is Vila Flor?
Population of Vila Flor over time
Vila Flor had 5,810 residents in 2021 and 5,773 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,810 |
| 2022 | 5,801 |
| 2023 | 5,792 |
| 2024 | 5,801 |
| 2025 | 5,773 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bragança for “Vacant dwellings”.
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,228 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Carrazeda de Ansiães, 13.7 km away.
All indicators for Vila Flor
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 | Vila Flor | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.3% | 34.5% | 26.9% | ranked 43 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.7% | 9.5% | 11.7% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 374.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 21.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 241 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −0.64% | – | 4.50% | ranked 265 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila Flor | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,867 | 85,576 | 3,573,416 | ranked 222 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.4% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.7% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 188 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 22.3% | 16.3% | 14.2% | ranked 18 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,330 | 102,952 | 5,970,677 | ranked 224 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 34.5% | 36.9% | 25.8% | ranked 95 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 17.0% | 11.3% | 13.1% | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 78.1% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 151 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 13.6% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 10.8% | 22.5% | 13.8% | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 476 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 275 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila Flor | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 7.5% | 8.1% | 18.6% | ranked 288 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 22.7% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 86 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,259 kWh/inh. | 3,361 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 112 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila Flor | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,120 | 24,226 | 1,510,274 | ranked 212 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 193.4 | 195.7 | 128.1 | ranked 25 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 8,919 € | 10,337 € | 10,553 € | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 68.5 | 80.9 | 79.5 | ranked 269 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila Flor | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.1% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 54 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,163 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 246 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila Flor | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 5,495 | 333,672 | 82,011,658 | ranked 284 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 95.0 | 269.3 | 275.0 | ranked 251 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila Flor | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.1% | 17.1% | 13.2% | ranked 220 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila Flor
Business sectors: Vila Flor
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing50.5% ×6.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.8
- Construction5.2% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.3
- Professional, scientific and technical4.0% ×0.4
- Health and social work3.0% ×0.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila Flor?
Vila Flor has 5,773 residents (2025), ranking 241 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila Flor?
Vila Flor covers 265.8 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Vila Flor growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila Flor went from 5,810 to 5,773, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Vila Flor?
Vila Flor is in Bragança. Latitude 41.300, longitude −7.150.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Vila Flor?
In Vila Flor, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 22.3% (2021), ranking 18 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Vila Flor?
In Vila Flor, “Usual residences without heating” stands at 7.5% (2021), ranking 288 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 18.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila Flor?
In Vila Flor, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,496 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila Flor?
The nearest to Vila Flor are Carrazeda de Ansiães (14 km), Alfândega da Fé (16 km), Torre de Moncorvo (16 km), Mirandela (21 km), Vila Nova de Foz Côa (24 km).
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