Belmonte: population and statistics
Belmonte has a population of 6,173 (2025) across 118.8 km², or 52.0 people per km². It ranks 234 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 6,173 residents
- 118.8 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 494 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Castelo Branco, Belmonte ranks No. 7 by population.
Usual residences without heating: 9.2% in Belmonte, compared with an average of 9.8% in Castelo Branco and 30.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,572 kWh a year here.
Belmonte in numbers
Where is Belmonte?
Population of Belmonte over time
Belmonte had 6,018 residents in 2021 and 6,173 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,018 |
| 2022 | 6,067 |
| 2023 | 6,076 |
| 2024 | 6,119 |
| 2025 | 6,173 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Castelo Branco for “Vacant dwellings”.
- Number 1 in Castelo Branco for “Unemployment rate”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,633 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Covilhã (51,045 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Belmonte
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 | Belmonte | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.7% | 31.1% | 26.9% | ranked 61 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.1% | 10.8% | 11.7% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 304.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 79 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 52.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 2.58% | – | 4.50% | ranked 203 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Belmonte | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,346 | 116,715 | 3,573,416 | ranked 243 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.3% | 13.8% | 12.8% | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 17.0% | 14.3% | 16.8% | ranked 150 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.4% | 16.5% | 14.2% | ranked 225 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,081 | 152,205 | 5,970,677 | ranked 229 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 31.6% | 33.5% | 25.8% | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 16.8% | 13.8% | 13.1% | ranked 68 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 73.4% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 220 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 18.6% | 16.8% | 13.6% | ranked 74 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 16.2% | 34.3% | 13.8% | ranked 137 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 619 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 249 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Belmonte | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 9.2% | 9.8% | 18.6% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 14.5% | 15.2% | 12.6% | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,777 kWh/inh. | 5,524 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 271 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Belmonte | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 763 | 21,319 | 1,510,274 | ranked 252 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 125.6 | 114.3 | 128.1 | ranked 173 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,900 € | 10,949 € | 10,553 € | ranked 207 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 74.5 | 85.6 | 79.5 | ranked 211 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Belmonte | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.6% | 6.5% | 7.0% | ranked 69 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,137 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 268 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Belmonte | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 30,178 | 845,777 | 82,011,658 | ranked 176 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 491.0 | 448.0 | 275.0 | ranked 96 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Belmonte | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.2% | 17.3% | 13.2% | ranked 189 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Belmonte
Business sectors: Belmonte
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.3% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.0% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services10.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.8
- Construction7.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Belmonte?
Belmonte has 6,173 residents (2025), ranking 234 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Belmonte?
Belmonte covers 118.8 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Belmonte growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Belmonte went from 6,018 to 6,173, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Belmonte?
Belmonte is in Castelo Branco. Latitude 40.367, longitude −7.350.
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Belmonte?
In Belmonte, “Usual residences without heating” stands at 9.2% (2021), ranking 270 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 18.6%.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Belmonte?
In Belmonte, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,137 € (2024), ranking 268 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Belmonte?
In Belmonte, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,572 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Belmonte?
The nearest to Belmonte are Covilhã (16 km), Manteigas (16 km), Guarda (20 km), Sabugal (23 km), Gouveia (26 km).
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