Vila Velha de Ródão: population and statistics
Vila Velha de Ródão has a population of 3,418 (2025) across 329.9 km², or 10.4 people per km². It ranks 285 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,418 residents
- 329.9 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 87 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Castelo Branco, Vila Velha de Ródão ranks No. 10 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 77,419 kWh/inh. in Vila Velha de Ródão, compared with an average of 5,524 kWh/inh. in Castelo Branco and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,572 kWh a year here.
Vila Velha de Ródão in numbers
Where is Vila Velha de Ródão?
Population of Vila Velha de Ródão over time
Vila Velha de Ródão had 3,089 residents in 2021 and 3,418 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,089 |
| 2022 | 3,202 |
| 2023 | 3,279 |
| 2024 | 3,354 |
| 2025 | 3,418 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Castelo Branco for “Population change over 4 years”.
- Number 1 in Castelo Branco for “Population change between 2021 and 2025”.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 46,206 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Vila Velha de Ródão
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 Velha de Ródão | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.9% | 31.1% | 26.9% | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.7% | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 315.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 70 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 10.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 282 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 10.65% | – | 4.50% | ranked 40 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila Velha de Ródão | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,474 | 116,715 | 3,573,416 | ranked 267 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 19.4% | 13.8% | 12.8% | ranked 60 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 12.3% | 14.3% | 16.8% | ranked 271 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 9.8% | 16.5% | 14.2% | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,541 | 152,205 | 5,970,677 | ranked 277 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 47.5% | 33.5% | 25.8% | ranked 14 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.7% | 13.8% | 13.1% | ranked 202 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.4% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 60 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.0% | 16.8% | 13.6% | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 3.1% | 34.3% | 13.8% | ranked 280 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 446 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 281 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila Velha de Ródão | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.2% | 9.8% | 18.6% | ranked 241 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 6.7% | 15.2% | 12.6% | ranked 198 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 77,419 kWh/inh. | 5,524 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 1 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila Velha de Ródão | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 301 | 21,319 | 1,510,274 | ranked 303 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 91.8 | 114.3 | 128.1 | ranked 302 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,387 € | 10,949 € | 10,553 € | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 77.2 | 85.6 | 79.5 | ranked 174 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila Velha de Ródão | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,590 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 16 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila Velha de Ródão | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 16,521 | 845,777 | 82,011,658 | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 487.9 | 448.0 | 275.0 | ranked 97 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila Velha de Ródão | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.6% | 17.3% | 13.2% | ranked 271 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila Velha de Ródão
Business sectors: Vila Velha de Ródão
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.6% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services11.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services10.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.6% ×1.9
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.0% ×1.2
- Transport and storage4.3% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila Velha de Ródão?
Vila Velha de Ródão has 3,418 residents (2025), ranking 285 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila Velha de Ródão?
Vila Velha de Ródão covers 329.9 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Vila Velha de Ródão growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila Velha de Ródão went from 3,089 to 3,418, a change of +10.7%.
Where is Vila Velha de Ródão?
Vila Velha de Ródão is in Castelo Branco. Latitude 39.650, longitude −7.667.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Vila Velha de Ródão?
In Vila Velha de Ródão, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 77,419 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 1 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
Enterprises: what is the figure for Vila Velha de Ródão?
In Vila Velha de Ródão, “Enterprises” stands at 301 (2023), ranking 303 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,858.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila Velha de Ródão?
In Vila Velha de Ródão, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,572 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila Velha de Ródão?
The nearest to Vila Velha de Ródão are Nisa (15 km), Proença-a-Nova (24 km), Castelo Branco (24 km), Gavião (31 km), Mação (31 km).
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