Penacova: population and statistics
Penacova has a population of 13,105 (2025) across 216.7 km², or 60.5 people per km². It ranks 164 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 13,105 residents
- 216.7 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 182 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Penacova ranks No. 9 by population.
Owner-occupied usual residences: 90.0% in Penacova, compared with an average of 76.7% in Coimbra and 69.8% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 3.8% in Penacova, compared with an average of 6.1% in Coimbra and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,445 kWh a year here.
Penacova in numbers
Where is Penacova?
Population of Penacova over time
Penacova had 13,237 residents in 2021 and 13,105 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,237 |
| 2022 | 13,173 |
| 2023 | 13,193 |
| 2024 | 13,158 |
| 2025 | 13,105 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Coimbra for “Usual residences with central heating”.
- “Owner-occupied usual residences”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,354 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vila Nova de Poiares, 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Penacova
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 | Penacova | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.7% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 61 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.2% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 367.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 60.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 166 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −1.00% | – | 4.50% | ranked 269 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Penacova | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,905 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 155 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 15.3% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 107 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.4% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 194 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.2% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 228 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,376 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 173 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 198 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 17.0% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 90.0% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 5 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 3.9% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 304 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 5.5% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 252 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 594 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 254 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Penacova | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 15.9% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 191 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 25.9% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 68 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,714 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 278 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Penacova | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,629 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 169 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 123.5 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 184 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,144 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 187 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 71.4 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 237 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Penacova | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.8% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,420 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 59 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Penacova | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 17,169 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 223 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 130.7 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 223 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 28.5% | – | 18.4% | ranked 48 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Penacova | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.2% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 217 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Penacova
Business sectors: Penacova
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.7% ×1.4
- Construction19.0% ×2.7
- Administrative and support services13.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.2% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.0% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Penacova?
Penacova has 13,105 residents (2025), ranking 164 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Penacova?
Penacova covers 216.7 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Penacova growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Penacova went from 13,237 to 13,105, a change of −1.0%.
Where is Penacova?
Penacova is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.271, longitude −8.283.
Owner-occupied usual residences: what is the figure for Penacova?
In Penacova, “Owner-occupied usual residences” stands at 90.0% (2021), ranking 5 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 77.8%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Penacova?
In Penacova, “Unemployment rate” stands at 3.8% (2021), ranking 297 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Penacova?
In Penacova, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,445 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Penacova?
The nearest to Penacova are Vila Nova de Poiares (6.6 km), Mortágua (14 km), Coimbra (14 km), Lousã (18 km), Mealhada (19 km).
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