Gavião: population and statistics
Gavião has a population of 3,250 (2025) across 294.6 km², or 11.0 people per km². It ranks 289 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,250 residents
- 294.6 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 289 m
Key points
Among the 15 municipalities in Portalegre, Gavião ranks No. 9 by population.
Population with completed higher education: 7.7% in Gavião, compared with an average of 15.0% in Portalegre and 21.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,563 kWh a year here.
Gavião in numbers
Where is Gavião?
Population of Gavião over time
Gavião had 3,373 residents in 2021 and 3,250 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,373 |
| 2022 | 3,325 |
| 2023 | 3,303 |
| 2024 | 3,260 |
| 2025 | 3,250 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Portalegre for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Portalegre for “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”.
- “Population with completed higher education”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,259 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Gavião
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 | Gavião | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 41.0% | 29.4% | 26.9% | ranked 14 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.2% | 11.8% | 11.7% | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 501.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 11.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 278 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −3.65% | – | 4.50% | ranked 301 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gavião | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,349 | 67,444 | 3,573,416 | ranked 276 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 20.7% | 23.9% | 12.8% | ranked 51 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 11.2% | 13.2% | 16.8% | ranked 286 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.0% | 12.9% | 14.2% | ranked 182 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,529 | 81,117 | 5,970,677 | ranked 278 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 40.0% | 26.2% | 25.8% | ranked 56 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 18.5% | 17.4% | 13.1% | ranked 39 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 86.3% | 72.2% | 77.8% | ranked 37 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 7.4% | 19.4% | 13.6% | ranked 265 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 7.8% | 21.0% | 13.8% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 529 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 264 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gavião | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 11.9% | 12.7% | 18.6% | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.1% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,069 kWh/inh. | 4,687 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 242 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gavião | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 322 | 13,328 | 1,510,274 | ranked 300 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 97.5 | 123.1 | 128.1 | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,781 € | 11,195 € | 10,553 € | ranked 136 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 73.8 | 86.5 | 79.5 | ranked 213 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gavião | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.7% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,153 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 257 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gavião | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 9,717 | 480,475 | 82,011,658 | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 298.5 | 442.6 | 275.0 | ranked 146 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 65.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 15 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Gavião | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 7.7% | 15.0% | 13.2% | ranked 305 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gavião
Business sectors: Gavião
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.3% ×2.4
- Accommodation and food services11.5% ×1.4
- Construction7.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×0.5
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gavião?
Gavião has 3,250 residents (2025), ranking 289 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Gavião?
Gavião covers 294.6 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Gavião growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Gavião went from 3,373 to 3,250, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Gavião?
Gavião is in Portalegre. Latitude 39.467, longitude −7.933.
Population with completed higher education: what is the figure for Gavião?
In Gavião, “Population with completed higher education” stands at 7.7% (2021), ranking 305 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.2%.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Gavião?
In Gavião, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at −3.65% (2025), ranking 301 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gavião?
In Gavião, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,563 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gavião?
The nearest to Gavião are Mação (11 km), Sardoal (21 km), Abrantes (23 km), Nisa (25 km), Ponte de Sor (25 km).
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