Miranda do Corvo: population and statistics
Miranda do Corvo has a population of 12,308 (2025) across 126.4 km², or 97.4 people per km². It ranks 168 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 12,308 residents
- 126.4 km²
- 97 people/km²
- 165 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Miranda do Corvo ranks No. 11 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 27.6% in Miranda do Corvo, compared with an average of 18.2% in Coimbra and 13.3% nationally.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 2,293 kWh/inh. in Miranda do Corvo, compared with an average of 6,957 kWh/inh. in Coimbra and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,401 kWh a year here.
Miranda do Corvo in numbers
Where is Miranda do Corvo?
Population of Miranda do Corvo over time
Miranda do Corvo had 11,982 residents in 2021 and 12,308 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,982 |
| 2022 | 12,073 |
| 2023 | 12,188 |
| 2024 | 12,255 |
| 2025 | 12,308 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,700 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lousã, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Coimbra (156,359 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Miranda do Corvo
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 | Miranda do Corvo | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.6% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 262.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 97.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 126 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 2.72% | – | 4.50% | ranked 201 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Miranda do Corvo | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,064 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 195 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 15.9% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 102 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.7% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 188 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 27.6% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 5 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 7,262 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 189 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 12.7% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 21.7% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.0% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 69 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.3% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 20.4% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 887 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 187 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Miranda do Corvo | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 18.7% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 153 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 16.9% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,293 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 298 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Miranda do Corvo | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,423 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 185 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 116.8 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 214 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,658 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 146 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 74.7 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 206 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Miranda do Corvo | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.4% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,176 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 233 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Miranda do Corvo | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 33,843 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 165 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 275.6 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 153 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Miranda do Corvo | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.5% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 117 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Miranda do Corvo
Business sectors: Miranda do Corvo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×1.2
- Construction12.4% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services12.4% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Miranda do Corvo?
Miranda do Corvo has 12,308 residents (2025), ranking 168 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Miranda do Corvo?
Miranda do Corvo covers 126.4 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of Miranda do Corvo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Miranda do Corvo went from 11,982 to 12,308, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Miranda do Corvo?
Miranda do Corvo is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.100, longitude −8.333.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Miranda do Corvo?
In Miranda do Corvo, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 27.6% (2021), ranking 5 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Miranda do Corvo?
In Miranda do Corvo, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 2,293 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 298 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Miranda do Corvo?
In Miranda do Corvo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,401 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Miranda do Corvo?
The nearest to Miranda do Corvo are Lousã (7.5 km), Penela (8.5 km), Condeixa-a-Nova (14 km), Vila Nova de Poiares (15 km), Coimbra (15 km).
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