Valongo: population and statistics
Valongo has a population of 98,930 (2025) across 75.1 km², or 1,317 people per km². It ranks 26 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 98,930 residents
- 75.1 km²
- 1,317 people/km²
- 264 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Valongo ranks No. 6 by population.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: 5.3% in Valongo, compared with an average of 8.7% in Porto and 15.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,438 kWh a year here.
Valongo in numbers
Where is Valongo?
Population of Valongo over time
Valongo had 95,689 residents in 2021 and 98,930 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 95,689 |
| 2022 | 96,922 |
| 2023 | 98,264 |
| 2024 | 98,841 |
| 2025 | 98,930 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,521 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gondomar (170,597 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,752 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Valongo
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 | Valongo | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.7% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.5% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 173.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 249 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 1,317 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 20 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.39% | – | 4.50% | ranked 184 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valongo | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 19,049 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 57 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.3% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.5% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 190 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.3% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 151 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 41,762 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 35 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 5.3% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 303 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 7.0% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 301 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 68.0% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 274 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 25.2% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 55.5% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,079 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 56 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valongo | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 34.9% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 60 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 15.2% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 134 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,815 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 269 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valongo | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 10,457 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 34 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 106.4 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,762 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 69 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 92.5 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 60 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valongo | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.0% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,388 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 72 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valongo | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 93,795 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 96 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 94.9 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 252 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 25.4% | – | 18.4% | ranked 59 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Valongo | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 18.9% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 53 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Valongo
Business sectors: Valongo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services17.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work9.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.8% ×1.3
- Construction6.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.4
- Education5.7% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valongo?
Valongo has 98,930 residents (2025), ranking 26 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Valongo?
Valongo covers 75.1 km², with a density of 1,317 people per km².
Is the population of Valongo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Valongo went from 95,689 to 98,930, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Valongo?
Valongo is in Porto. Latitude 41.183, longitude −8.500.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: what is the figure for Valongo?
In Valongo, “Dwellings used as secondary residences” stands at 5.3% (2021), ranking 303 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 25.8%.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Valongo?
In Valongo, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 1,317 inh./km² (2025), ranking 20 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Valongo?
In Valongo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,438 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Valongo?
The nearest to Valongo are Gondomar (4.6 km), Porto (10.0 km), Maia (11 km), Vila Nova de Gaia (11 km), Paredes (14 km).
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