Ponte de Sor: population and statistics
Ponte de Sor has a population of 15,726 (2025) across 839.7 km², or 18.7 people per km². It ranks 145 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 15,726 residents
- 839.7 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 109 m
Key points
Among the 15 municipalities in Portalegre, Ponte de Sor ranks No. 3 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 110.5 in Ponte de Sor, compared with an average of 123.1 in Portalegre and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,567 kWh a year here.
Ponte de Sor in numbers
Where is Ponte de Sor?
Population of Ponte de Sor over time
Ponte de Sor had 15,422 residents in 2021 and 15,726 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,422 |
| 2022 | 15,569 |
| 2023 | 15,711 |
| 2024 | 15,708 |
| 2025 | 15,726 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Portalegre for “Buildings”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 117,606 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Avis, 25.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Abrantes (36,106 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,268 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ponte de Sor
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 | Ponte de Sor | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.0% | 29.4% | 26.9% | ranked 109 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.7% | ranked 159 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 259.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 121 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 18.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 1.97% | – | 4.50% | ranked 221 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ponte de Sor | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 9,297 | 67,444 | 3,573,416 | ranked 136 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.9% | 23.9% | 12.8% | ranked 222 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) | 10.7% | 12.9% | 14.2% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 10,514 | 81,117 | 5,970,677 | ranked 142 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 25.5% | 26.2% | 25.8% | ranked 156 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.2% | 17.4% | 13.1% | ranked 132 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 73.5% | 72.2% | 77.8% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 16.7% | 19.4% | 13.6% | ranked 110 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 12.9% | 21.0% | 13.8% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 902 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 184 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ponte de Sor | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 15.9% | 12.7% | 18.6% | ranked 191 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.6% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,050 kWh/inh. | 4,687 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 123 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ponte de Sor | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,736 | 13,328 | 1,510,274 | ranked 162 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 110.5 | 123.1 | 128.1 | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,126 € | 11,195 € | 10,553 € | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 85.6 | 86.5 | 79.5 | ranked 101 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ponte de Sor | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.9% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,284 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 134 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ponte de Sor | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 75,840 | 480,475 | 82,011,658 | ranked 111 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 482.5 | 442.6 | 275.0 | ranked 99 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 14.3% | – | 18.4% | ranked 105 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Ponte de Sor | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.3% | 15.0% | 13.2% | ranked 186 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ponte de Sor
Business sectors: Ponte de Sor
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.5% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade18.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×0.9
- Construction7.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.6
- Other service activities5.1% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ponte de Sor?
Ponte de Sor has 15,726 residents (2025), ranking 145 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Ponte de Sor?
Ponte de Sor covers 839.7 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Ponte de Sor growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Ponte de Sor went from 15,422 to 15,726, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Ponte de Sor?
Ponte de Sor is in Portalegre. Latitude 39.250, longitude −8.017.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Ponte de Sor?
In Ponte de Sor, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 18.7 inh./km² (2025), ranking 247 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ponte de Sor?
In Ponte de Sor, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 110.5 (2023), ranking 245 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ponte de Sor?
In Ponte de Sor, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,567 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ponte de Sor?
The nearest to Ponte de Sor are Avis (25 km), Gavião (25 km), Abrantes (28 km), Alter do Chão (31 km), Crato (32 km).
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