Chamusca: population and statistics
Chamusca has a population of 8,673 (2025) across 746.0 km², or 11.6 people per km². It ranks 199 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 8,673 residents
- 746.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 21 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Chamusca ranks No. 14 by population.
Vacant dwellings: 25.3% in Chamusca, compared with an average of 17.0% in Santarém and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,550 kWh a year here.
Chamusca in numbers
Where is Chamusca?
Population of Chamusca over time
Chamusca had 8,487 residents in 2021 and 8,673 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,487 |
| 2022 | 8,604 |
| 2023 | 8,651 |
| 2024 | 8,656 |
| 2025 | 8,673 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Santarém for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Santarém for “Vacant dwellings”.
- “Vacant dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 104,483 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Chamusca
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 | Chamusca | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.6% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 83 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.3% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 280.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 103 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 11.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 275 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 2.19% | – | 4.50% | ranked 214 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chamusca | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,592 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 203 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 24.7% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 36 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.3% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 17.0% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 6,024 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 211 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 13.4% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 25.3% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 70.7% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 246 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 18.7% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 6.9% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 235 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 833 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 196 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chamusca | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 19.7% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 141 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.5% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 7,469 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 21 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chamusca | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 953 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 221 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 110.2 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,373 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 170 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 76.3 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 181 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chamusca | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.8% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,303 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 118 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Chamusca | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 3,934 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 45.4 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 294 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Chamusca | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.9% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 264 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chamusca
Business sectors: Chamusca
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.8% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.7
- Construction6.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chamusca?
Chamusca has 8,673 residents (2025), ranking 199 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Chamusca?
Chamusca covers 746.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Chamusca growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Chamusca went from 8,487 to 8,673, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Chamusca?
Chamusca is in Santarém. Latitude 39.350, longitude −8.483.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Chamusca?
In Chamusca, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 25.3% (2021), ranking 3 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Chamusca?
In Chamusca, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 3,934 (2025), ranking 297 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chamusca?
In Chamusca, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,550 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chamusca?
The nearest to Chamusca are Golegã (5.6 km), Vila Nova da Barquinha (13 km), Entroncamento (13 km), Alpiarça (13 km), Torres Novas (15 km).
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