Trancoso: population and statistics
Trancoso has a population of 8,022 (2025) across 361.5 km², or 22.2 people per km². It ranks 206 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 8,022 residents
- 361.5 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 861 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Guarda, Trancoso ranks No. 6 by population.
Usual residences with central heating: 42.4% in Trancoso, compared with an average of 32.3% in Guarda and 13.8% nationally.
Vacant dwellings: 19.6% in Trancoso, compared with an average of 15.7% in Guarda and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 37.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,521 kWh a year here.
Trancoso in numbers
Where is Trancoso?
Population of Trancoso over time
Trancoso had 8,059 residents in 2021 and 8,022 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,059 |
| 2022 | 8,024 |
| 2023 | 8,029 |
| 2024 | 8,112 |
| 2025 | 8,022 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Guarda for “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”.
- “Usual residences with central heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Vacant dwellings”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 50,633 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aguiar da Beira, 16.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Guarda (40,687 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Trancoso
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 | Trancoso | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.7% | 34.7% | 26.9% | ranked 40 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.7% | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 399.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 39 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 22.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −0.46% | – | 4.50% | ranked 263 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Trancoso | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 8,065 | 114,698 | 3,573,416 | ranked 152 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 16.7% | 15.0% | 12.8% | ranked 90 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.8% | 14.6% | 16.8% | ranked 236 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 18.7% | 15.1% | 14.2% | ranked 54 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,529 | 131,320 | 5,970,677 | ranked 168 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 37.5% | 36.1% | 25.8% | ranked 70 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 19.6% | 15.7% | 13.1% | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 87.1% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 25 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 6.7% | 11.7% | 13.6% | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 7.5% | 19.5% | 13.8% | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 469 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 278 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Trancoso | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 7.1% | 8.8% | 18.6% | ranked 292 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 42.4% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 5 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,434 kWh/inh. | 3,714 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 190 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Trancoso | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,357 | 19,109 | 1,510,274 | ranked 192 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 169.0 | 137.3 | 128.1 | ranked 51 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,020 € | 10,768 € | 10,553 € | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 72.6 | 79.2 | 79.5 | ranked 222 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Trancoso | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.4% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,220 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 198 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Trancoso | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 18,104 | 481,236 | 82,011,658 | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 224.4 | 345.5 | 275.0 | ranked 187 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 40.8% | – | 18.4% | ranked 24 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Trancoso | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.7% | 15.3% | 13.2% | ranked 168 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Trancoso
Business sectors: Trancoso
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37.5% ×4.7
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.1
- Construction8.7% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.5% ×0.3
- Manufacturing4.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.1% ×0.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trancoso?
Trancoso has 8,022 residents (2025), ranking 206 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Trancoso?
Trancoso covers 361.5 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Trancoso growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Trancoso went from 8,059 to 8,022, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Trancoso?
Trancoso is in Guarda. Latitude 40.783, longitude −7.350.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Trancoso?
In Trancoso, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 42.4% (2021), ranking 5 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Trancoso?
In Trancoso, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 19.6% (2021), ranking 26 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Trancoso?
In Trancoso, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,521 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Trancoso?
The nearest to Trancoso are Aguiar da Beira (17 km), Sernancelhe (17 km), Celorico da Beira (17 km), Mêda (22 km), Penedono (22 km).
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