Entroncamento: population and statistics
Entroncamento has a population of 24,743 (2025) across 13.7 km², or 1,802 people per km². It ranks 108 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 24,743 residents
- 13.7 km²
- 1,802 people/km²
- 36 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Entroncamento ranks No. 9 by population.
Population under 15: 16.0% in Entroncamento, compared with an average of 12.4% in Santarém and 12.4% nationally.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: 70.1% in Entroncamento, compared with an average of 28.2% in Santarém and 46.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 18.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,553 kWh a year here.
Entroncamento in numbers
Where is Entroncamento?
Population of Entroncamento over time
Entroncamento had 20,754 residents in 2021 and 24,743 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,754 |
| 2022 | 21,803 |
| 2023 | 22,883 |
| 2024 | 24,171 |
| 2025 | 24,743 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Santarém for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Santarém for “Population change over 4 years”.
- “Population under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,923 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Entroncamento
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 | Entroncamento | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.4% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 286 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 16.0% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 121.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 302 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 1,802 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 13 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 19.22% | – | 4.50% | ranked 3 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Entroncamento | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,211 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 248 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.6% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 22.9% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 48 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 20.6% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 34 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 10,900 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 138 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 8.3% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 277 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 15.1% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 74.1% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 209 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 20.6% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 58 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 70.1% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 13 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,536 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 94 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Entroncamento | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 19.3% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 8.2% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,339 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 199 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Entroncamento | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,169 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 135 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 94.8 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 294 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,916 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 65 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 96.1 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 46 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Entroncamento | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.5% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,445 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 49 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Entroncamento | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 19,940 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 81.5 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 260 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Entroncamento | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 23.5% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 21 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Entroncamento
Business sectors: Entroncamento
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services18.9% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.9
- Education7.5% ×1.7
- Other service activities7.2% ×1.4
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Entroncamento?
Entroncamento has 24,743 residents (2025), ranking 108 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Entroncamento?
Entroncamento covers 13.7 km², with a density of 1,802 people per km².
Is the population of Entroncamento growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Entroncamento went from 20,754 to 24,743, a change of +19.2%.
Where is Entroncamento?
Entroncamento is in Santarém. Latitude 39.467, longitude −8.467.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Entroncamento?
In Entroncamento, “Population under 15” stands at 16.0% (2025), ranking 2 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: what is the figure for Entroncamento?
In Entroncamento, “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings” stands at 70.1% (2021), ranking 13 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Entroncamento?
In Entroncamento, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,553 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Entroncamento?
The nearest to Entroncamento are Vila Nova da Barquinha (3.2 km), Torres Novas (6.0 km), Golegã (7.6 km), Constância (12 km), Chamusca (13 km).
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