Golegã: population and statistics
Golegã has a population of 5,650 (2025) across 84.3 km², or 67.0 people per km². It ranks 244 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 5,650 residents
- 84.3 km²
- 67 people/km²
- 17 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Golegã ranks No. 19 by population.
Unemployment rate: 4.5% in Golegã, compared with an average of 6.4% in Santarém and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,572 kWh a year here.
Golegã in numbers
Where is Golegã?
Population of Golegã over time
Golegã had 5,479 residents in 2021 and 5,650 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,479 |
| 2022 | 5,503 |
| 2023 | 5,584 |
| 2024 | 5,668 |
| 2025 | 5,650 |
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Buildings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,810 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Chamusca (8,673 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Golegã
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 | Golegã | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.2% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 134 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.2% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 230.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 153 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 67.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 157 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.12% | – | 4.50% | ranked 193 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Golegã | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,122 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 280 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 16.4% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 95 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.6% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 241 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.7% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,487 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 279 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 16.0% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 218 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 19.1% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 74.8% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 197 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 15.6% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 125 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 10.7% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,108 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 152 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Golegã | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 20.2% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 137 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.1% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,100 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 42 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Golegã | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 651 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 267 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 116.6 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 216 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,830 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 68 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 85.4 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 102 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Golegã | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.5% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 284 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,377 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 78 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Golegã | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 14,315 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 253.0 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 164 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 29.5% | – | 18.4% | ranked 45 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Golegã | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.7% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 115 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Golegã
Business sectors: Golegã
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.4% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade16.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services10.6% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.8
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Education5.4% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Golegã?
Golegã has 5,650 residents (2025), ranking 244 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Golegã?
Golegã covers 84.3 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Golegã growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Golegã went from 5,479 to 5,650, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Golegã?
Golegã is in Santarém. Latitude 39.400, longitude −8.483.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Golegã?
In Golegã, “Unemployment rate” stands at 4.5% (2021), ranking 284 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Buildings: what is the figure for Golegã?
In Golegã, “Buildings” stands at 3,122 (2021), ranking 280 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Golegã?
In Golegã, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,572 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Golegã?
The nearest to Golegã are Chamusca (5.6 km), Entroncamento (7.6 km), Vila Nova da Barquinha (7.9 km), Torres Novas (10 km), Constância (16 km).
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