Soure: population and statistics
Soure has a population of 17,493 (2025) across 265.1 km², or 66.0 people per km². It ranks 133 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 17,493 residents
- 265.1 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 14 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Soure ranks No. 8 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 27.2% in Soure, compared with an average of 18.2% in Coimbra and 13.3% nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 98.1 in Soure, compared with an average of 129.3 in Coimbra and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,462 kWh a year here.
Soure in numbers
Where is Soure?
Population of Soure over time
Soure had 17,244 residents in 2021 and 17,493 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,244 |
| 2022 | 17,293 |
| 2023 | 17,459 |
| 2024 | 17,473 |
| 2025 | 17,493 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,123 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Condeixa-a-Nova, 13.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pombal (54,992 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Soure
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 | Soure | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.5% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 64 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.0% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 335.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 61 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 66.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 1.44% | – | 4.50% | ranked 231 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Soure | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 10,139 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 120 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 140 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.3% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 27.2% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 6 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 11,245 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 134 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 15.9% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 219 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 20.1% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 86.9% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 6.7% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 10.3% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 184 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 852 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 190 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Soure | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 17.0% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 176 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 17.7% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,494 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 96 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Soure | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,712 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 163 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 98.1 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 286 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,674 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 80 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 76.0 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 186 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Soure | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.2% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,294 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 126 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Soure | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 19,012 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 215 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 108.7 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 241 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Soure | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.3% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 150 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Soure
Business sectors: Soure
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services15.1% ×0.9
- Construction9.2% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.5% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.7
- Other service activities6.8% ×1.4
- Education6.0% ×1.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Soure?
Soure has 17,493 residents (2025), ranking 133 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Soure?
Soure covers 265.1 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Soure growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Soure went from 17,244 to 17,493, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Soure?
Soure is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.050, longitude −8.633.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Soure?
In Soure, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 27.2% (2021), ranking 6 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Soure?
In Soure, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 98.1 (2023), ranking 286 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Soure?
In Soure, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,462 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Soure?
The nearest to Soure are Condeixa-a-Nova (14 km), Montemor-o-Velho (14 km), Pombal (15 km), Penela (21 km), Figueira da Foz (22 km).
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