Salvaterra de Magos: population and statistics
Salvaterra de Magos has a population of 23,952 (2025) across 243.9 km², or 98.2 people per km². It ranks 112 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 23,952 residents
- 243.9 km²
- 98 people/km²
- 15 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Salvaterra de Magos ranks No. 11 by population.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 19.0 in Salvaterra de Magos, compared with an average of 405.7 in Santarém and 722.7 nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 92.6 in Salvaterra de Magos, compared with an average of 109.6 in Santarém and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,579 kWh a year here.
Salvaterra de Magos in numbers
Where is Salvaterra de Magos?
Population of Salvaterra de Magos over time
Salvaterra de Magos had 21,867 residents in 2021 and 23,952 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,867 |
| 2022 | 22,566 |
| 2023 | 23,079 |
| 2024 | 23,509 |
| 2025 | 23,952 |
Did you know?
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,164 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Benavente, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vila Franca de Xira (152,007 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,316 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Salvaterra de Magos
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 | Salvaterra de Magos | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.3% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 192.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 98.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 125 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 9.53% | – | 4.50% | ranked 51 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Salvaterra de Magos | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 10,879 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 108 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 5.8% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 290 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 21.2% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 65 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 7.7% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 284 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 11,863 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 129 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 13.3% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 235 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 15.0% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 105 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 80.5% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.8% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 8.5% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 214 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,712 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 76 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Salvaterra de Magos | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 18.1% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 162 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.7% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,332 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 201 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Salvaterra de Magos | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,137 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 137 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 92.6 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,517 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 91 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 80.2 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 149 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Salvaterra de Magos | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.4% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,276 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 139 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Salvaterra de Magos | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 4,506 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 290 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 303 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Salvaterra de Magos | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.2% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 189 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Salvaterra de Magos
Business sectors: Salvaterra de Magos
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services13.2% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.7% ×1.3
- Construction10.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.1% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Salvaterra de Magos?
Salvaterra de Magos has 23,952 residents (2025), ranking 112 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Salvaterra de Magos?
Salvaterra de Magos covers 243.9 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Salvaterra de Magos growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Salvaterra de Magos went from 21,867 to 23,952, a change of +9.5%.
Where is Salvaterra de Magos?
Salvaterra de Magos is in Santarém. Latitude 39.017, longitude −8.783.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Salvaterra de Magos?
In Salvaterra de Magos, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 19.0 (2025), ranking 303 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Salvaterra de Magos?
In Salvaterra de Magos, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 92.6 (2023), ranking 300 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Salvaterra de Magos?
In Salvaterra de Magos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,579 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Salvaterra de Magos?
The nearest to Salvaterra de Magos are Benavente (4.7 km), Azambuja (9.1 km), Cartaxo (15 km), Vila Franca de Xira (19 km), Alenquer (20 km).
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