Vila Franca do Campo: population and statistics
Vila Franca do Campo has a population of 10,181 (2025) across 78.0 km², or 131 people per km². It ranks 186 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 10,181 residents
- 78.0 km²
- 131 people/km²
- 22 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Região Autónoma dos Açores, Vila Franca do Campo ranks No. 7 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 3.5% in Vila Franca do Campo, compared with an average of 9.7% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 13.3% nationally.
Usual residences without heating: 89.6% in Vila Franca do Campo, compared with an average of 76.7% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 30.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 1,261 kWh a year here.
Vila Franca do Campo in numbers
Where is Vila Franca do Campo?
Population of Vila Franca do Campo over time
Vila Franca do Campo had 10,141 residents in 2021 and 10,181 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,141 |
| 2022 | 10,179 |
| 2023 | 10,201 |
| 2024 | 10,178 |
| 2025 | 10,181 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Usual residences without heating”.
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,920 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ribeira Grande (32,060 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,044 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vila Franca do Campo
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 | Vila Franca do Campo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.9% | 18.9% | 26.9% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 14.0% | 13.6% | 11.7% | ranked 18 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 128.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 130.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 0.39% | – | 4.50% | ranked 251 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila Franca do Campo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,019 | 100,478 | 3,573,416 | ranked 255 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 17.9% | 15.1% | 12.8% | ranked 76 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 23.1% | 22.6% | 16.8% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 3.5% | 9.7% | 14.2% | ranked 307 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,267 | 113,159 | 5,970,677 | ranked 258 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 10.7% | 10.8% | 25.8% | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.1% | 12.2% | 13.1% | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 77.5% | 74.6% | 77.8% | ranked 159 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 14.6% | 17.2% | 13.6% | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 6.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,500 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 98 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila Franca do Campo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 89.6% | 76.7% | 18.6% | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 12.6% | ranked 288 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,154 kWh/inh. | 3,350 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 302 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila Franca do Campo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,146 | 31,396 | 1,510,274 | ranked 211 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 112.3 | 129.0 | 128.1 | ranked 236 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,570 € | 12,184 € | 10,553 € | ranked 236 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 73.6 | 87.8 | 79.5 | ranked 216 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila Franca do Campo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 35 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,142 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 265 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila Franca do Campo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 77,421 | 3,109,259 | 82,011,658 | ranked 110 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 760.6 | 1,270 | 275.0 | ranked 56 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 16.3% | – | 18.4% | ranked 98 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila Franca do Campo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.8% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 230 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila Franca do Campo
Business sectors: Vila Franca do Campo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.0% ×3.1
- Construction15.4% ×2.2
- Administrative and support services14.7% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical4.4% ×0.4
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.6
- Other service activities3.8% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila Franca do Campo?
Vila Franca do Campo has 10,181 residents (2025), ranking 186 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila Franca do Campo?
Vila Franca do Campo covers 78.0 km², with a density of 131 people per km².
Is the population of Vila Franca do Campo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila Franca do Campo went from 10,141 to 10,181, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Vila Franca do Campo?
Vila Franca do Campo is in Região Autónoma dos Açores. Latitude 37.717, longitude −25.433.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Vila Franca do Campo?
In Vila Franca do Campo, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 3.5% (2021), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Vila Franca do Campo?
In Vila Franca do Campo, “Usual residences without heating” stands at 89.6% (2021), ranking 7 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 18.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila Franca do Campo?
In Vila Franca do Campo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 1,261 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila Franca do Campo?
The nearest to Vila Franca do Campo are Ribeira Grande (13 km), Lagoa (Açores) (14 km), Povoação (17 km), Ponta Delgada (21 km), Nordeste (28 km).
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