Mação: population and statistics
Mação has a population of 6,300 (2025) across 400.0 km², or 15.8 people per km². It ranks 232 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 6,300 residents
- 400.0 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 234 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Mação ranks No. 18 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,547 kWh a year here.
Mação in numbers
Where is Mação?
Population of Mação over time
Mação had 6,180 residents in 2021 and 6,300 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,180 |
| 2022 | 6,205 |
| 2023 | 6,275 |
| 2024 | 6,276 |
| 2025 | 6,300 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Santarém for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Santarém for “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of housing per m²”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Population aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 56,020 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Mação
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 | Mação | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 39.1% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 19 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.1% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 271 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 427.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 15.8 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 258 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 1.94% | – | 4.50% | ranked 223 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mação | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,303 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 190 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 17.2% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 83 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.3% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 198 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 19.3% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 6,690 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 201 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 45.9% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 23 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.8% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 196 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 86.9% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 6.5% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 279 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 9.0% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 348 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 295 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mação | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 14.8% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 203 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 11.9% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 159 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,335 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 106 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mação | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 707 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 258 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 112.7 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 235 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,773 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 137 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 73.0 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 219 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mação | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.6% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,162 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 250 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mação | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 3,085 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 49.1 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 290 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Mação | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.8% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 230 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mação
Business sectors: Mação
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.1% ×1.3
- Construction12.3% ×1.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.7% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services10.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.6
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mação?
Mação has 6,300 residents (2025), ranking 232 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Mação?
Mação covers 400.0 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Mação growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Mação went from 6,180 to 6,300, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Mação?
Mação is in Santarém. Latitude 39.550, longitude −8.000.
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Mação?
In Mação, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 3,085 (2025), ranking 300 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
Median selling price of housing per m²: what is the figure for Mação?
In Mação, “Median selling price of housing per m²” stands at 348 €/m² (2025), ranking 295 of 305 municipalities; the national median is 1,108 €/m².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mação?
In Mação, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,547 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mação?
The nearest to Mação are Gavião (11 km), Sardoal (14 km), Abrantes (19 km), Vila de Rei (20 km), Proença-a-Nova (23 km).
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