Angra do Heroísmo: population and statistics
Angra do Heroísmo has a population of 34,774 (2025) across 239.0 km², or 146 people per km². It ranks 85 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 34,774 residents
- 239.0 km²
- 146 people/km²
- 46 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Região Autónoma dos Açores, Angra do Heroísmo ranks No. 2 by population.
Usual residences with central heating: 2.2% in Angra do Heroísmo, compared with an average of 2.9% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 13.8% nationally.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: 7.0% in Angra do Heroísmo, compared with an average of 10.8% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 15.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 1,289 kWh a year here.
Angra do Heroísmo in numbers
Where is Angra do Heroísmo?
Population of Angra do Heroísmo over time
Angra do Heroísmo had 34,626 residents in 2021 and 34,774 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,626 |
| 2022 | 34,756 |
| 2023 | 34,782 |
| 2024 | 34,763 |
| 2025 | 34,774 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Rented usual residences”.
- “Usual residences with central heating”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,473 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vila da Praia da Vitória, 15.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ponta Delgada (71,695 residents), 169 km away.
All indicators for Angra do Heroísmo
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 | Angra do Heroísmo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 18.9% | 26.9% | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.6% | 13.6% | 11.7% | ranked 77 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 171.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 254 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 145.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 0.43% | – | 4.50% | ranked 249 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Angra do Heroísmo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 13,813 | 100,478 | 3,573,416 | ranked 83 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.6% | 15.1% | 12.8% | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 16.8% | ranked 40 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.2% | 9.7% | 14.2% | ranked 228 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 15,575 | 113,159 | 5,970,677 | ranked 98 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 7.0% | 10.8% | 25.8% | ranked 290 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 13.1% | ranked 207 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 70.5% | 74.6% | 77.8% | ranked 249 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 13.6% | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 8.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ranked 208 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,251 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 134 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Angra do Heroísmo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 71.4% | 76.7% | 18.6% | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 12.6% | ranked 288 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,547 kWh/inh. | 3,350 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 174 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Angra do Heroísmo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 4,815 | 31,396 | 1,510,274 | ranked 82 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 138.4 | 129.0 | 128.1 | ranked 111 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,885 € | 12,184 € | 10,553 € | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 92.9 | 87.8 | 79.5 | ranked 58 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Angra do Heroísmo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.1% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,363 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 84 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Angra do Heroísmo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 359,847 | 3,109,259 | 82,011,658 | ranked 36 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 1,035 | 1,270 | 275.0 | ranked 42 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 11.4% | – | 18.4% | ranked 121 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Angra do Heroísmo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 18.3% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 59 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Angra do Heroísmo
Business sectors: Angra do Heroísmo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.1% ×2.9
- Administrative and support services12.9% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×0.9
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.9% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Angra do Heroísmo?
Angra do Heroísmo has 34,774 residents (2025), ranking 85 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Angra do Heroísmo?
Angra do Heroísmo covers 239.0 km², with a density of 146 people per km².
Is the population of Angra do Heroísmo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Angra do Heroísmo went from 34,626 to 34,774, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Angra do Heroísmo?
Angra do Heroísmo is in Região Autónoma dos Açores. Latitude 38.656, longitude −27.215.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Angra do Heroísmo?
In Angra do Heroísmo, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 2.2% (2021), ranking 288 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: what is the figure for Angra do Heroísmo?
In Angra do Heroísmo, “Dwellings used as secondary residences” stands at 7.0% (2021), ranking 290 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 25.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Angra do Heroísmo?
In Angra do Heroísmo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 1,289 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Angra do Heroísmo?
The nearest to Angra do Heroísmo are Vila da Praia da Vitória (16 km), Calheta (Açores) (70 km), Santa Cruz da Graciosa (84 km), Velas (86 km), Lajes do Pico (94 km).
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