Arronches: population and statistics
Arronches has a population of 2,841 (2025) across 314.6 km², or 9.0 people per km². It ranks 298 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 2,841 residents
- 314.6 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 271 m
Key points
Among the 15 municipalities in Portalegre, Arronches ranks No. 15 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 41.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,601 kWh a year here.
Arronches in numbers
Where is Arronches?
Population of Arronches over time
Arronches had 2,732 residents in 2021 and 2,841 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,732 |
| 2022 | 2,768 |
| 2023 | 2,788 |
| 2024 | 2,809 |
| 2025 | 2,841 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 44,069 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Monforte, 14.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Campo Maior (8,264 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Arronches
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 | Arronches | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.9% | 29.4% | 26.9% | ranked 111 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 251.9 | – | 229.9 | ranked 129 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 9.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 292 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.99% | – | 4.50% | ranked 170 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arronches | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 2,212 | 67,444 | 3,573,416 | ranked 299 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 30.1% | 23.9% | 12.8% | ranked 18 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 14.9% | 13.2% | 16.8% | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.5% | 12.9% | 14.2% | ranked 121 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 2,529 | 81,117 | 5,970,677 | ranked 296 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 38.1% | 26.2% | 25.8% | ranked 69 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 16.0% | 17.4% | 13.1% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 70.1% | 72.2% | 77.8% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 22.0% | 19.4% | 13.6% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 8.1% | 21.0% | 13.8% | ranked 219 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 726 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 219 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Arronches | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.9% | 12.7% | 18.6% | ranked 227 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.7% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 265 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,614 kWh/inh. | 4,687 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 164 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arronches | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 383 | 13,328 | 1,510,274 | ranked 292 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 137.4 | 123.1 | 128.1 | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,197 € | 11,195 € | 10,553 € | ranked 113 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 76.0 | 86.5 | 79.5 | ranked 186 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arronches | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.7% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 280 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,180 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 226 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Arronches | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 12,569 | 480,475 | 82,011,658 | ranked 252 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 444.9 | 442.6 | 275.0 | ranked 111 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Arronches | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.7% | 15.0% | 13.2% | ranked 206 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Arronches
Business sectors: Arronches
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing41.0% ×5.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.6
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities3.1% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arronches?
Arronches has 2,841 residents (2025), ranking 298 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Arronches?
Arronches covers 314.6 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Arronches growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Arronches went from 2,732 to 2,841, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Arronches?
Arronches is in Portalegre. Latitude 39.117, longitude −7.283.
Buildings: what is the figure for Arronches?
In Arronches, “Buildings” stands at 2,212 (2021), ranking 299 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Arronches?
In Arronches, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 9.0 inh./km² (2025), ranking 292 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arronches?
In Arronches, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,601 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arronches?
The nearest to Arronches are Monforte (15 km), Campo Maior (22 km), Portalegre (25 km), Elvas (28 km), Marvão (32 km).
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