District
Coimbra: municipalities in numbers
Coimbra (district) has 17 municipalities and 438,242 residents across 3,974 km², or 110 people per km².
- 438,242 residents
- 17 municipalities
- 3,974 km²
- 110 people/km²
Map and records: Coimbra
All municipalities in Coimbra
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 4 years | Population density | Area | Population aged 65 and over | Population under 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra | 156,359 | +7.1% | 489.5 people/km² | 319.4 km² | 25.1% | 11.3% |
| Figueira da Foz | 65,852 | +8.6% | 173.7 people/km² | 379.1 km² | 27.9% | 11.2% |
| Cantanhede | 35,779 | +4.8% | 91.5 people/km² | 390.9 km² | 29.9% | 11.6% |
| Montemor-o-Velho | 25,301 | +3.1% | 110.5 people/km² | 229.0 km² | 26.6% | 12.3% |
| Oliveira do Hospital | 20,047 | +3.4% | 85.5 people/km² | 234.5 km² | 29.4% | 11.3% |
| Lousã | 18,143 | +6.2% | 131.1 people/km² | 138.4 km² | 24.0% | 11.9% |
| Condeixa-a-Nova | 17,703 | +5.4% | 127.7 people/km² | 138.7 km² | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Soure | 17,493 | +1.4% | 66.0 people/km² | 265.1 km² | 33.5% | 10.0% |
| Penacova | 13,105 | −1.0% | 60.5 people/km² | 216.7 km² | 33.7% | 9.2% |
| Mira | 12,684 | +5.8% | 102.3 people/km² | 124.0 km² | 29.8% | 11.9% |
| Miranda do Corvo | 12,308 | +2.7% | 97.4 people/km² | 126.4 km² | 27.6% | 10.5% |
| Tábua | 11,670 | +5.7% | 58.4 people/km² | 199.8 km² | 30.5% | 11.3% |
| Arganil | 11,437 | +5.0% | 34.4 people/km² | 332.8 km² | 33.4% | 10.8% |
| Vila Nova de Poiares | 7,507 | +8.8% | 88.9 people/km² | 84.5 km² | 25.3% | 11.0% |
| Penela | 5,730 | +7.1% | 42.5 people/km² | 134.8 km² | 31.1% | 10.6% |
| Góis | 3,820 | +3.1% | 14.5 people/km² | 263.3 km² | 36.9% | 8.5% |
| Pampilhosa da Serra | 3,304 | −2.0% | 8.3 people/km² | 396.5 km² | 44.4% | 7.3% |
Coimbra compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Coimbra | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Population under 15 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| Buildings | 188,245 | 3,573,416 |
| Buildings built before 1946 | 12.8% | 12.5% |
| Buildings built since 2001 | 16.4% | 17.3% |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| Conventional family dwellings | 267,699 | 5,970,677 |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences | 18.3% | 15.8% |
| Vacant dwellings | 16.6% | 11.7% |
| Owner-occupied usual residences | 76.7% | 69.8% |
| Rented usual residences | 16.6% | 22.4% |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings | 32.4% | 46.6% |
| Usual residences without heating | 20.2% | 30.7% |
| Usual residences with central heating | 17.5% | 13.8% |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 4,549 kWh/inh. |
| Population with completed higher education | 23.5% | 21.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Enterprises | 55,871 | 1,510,274 |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 129.3 | 134.6 |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant | 12,688 € | 12,214 € |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) | 94.9 | 100.7 |
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants | 342.0 | 722.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Coimbra?
Coimbra has 17 municipalities. The most populous is Coimbra, with 156,359 residents.
What is the population of Coimbra?
Coimbra has 438,242 residents (2025), or 110 people per km².