Sardoal: population and statistics
Sardoal has a population of 3,689 (2025) across 92.2 km², or 40.0 people per km². It ranks 281 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,689 residents
- 92.2 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 179 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Sardoal ranks No. 21 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,560 kWh a year here.
Sardoal in numbers
Where is Sardoal?
Population of Sardoal over time
Sardoal had 3,547 residents in 2021 and 3,689 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,547 |
| 2022 | 3,628 |
| 2023 | 3,654 |
| 2024 | 3,676 |
| 2025 | 3,689 |
Did you know?
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Buildings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,906 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Abrantes (36,106 residents), 8.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,240 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Sardoal
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 | Sardoal | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.1% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.2% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 313.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 40.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 195 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.00% | – | 4.50% | ranked 169 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sardoal | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 2,714 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 289 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.9% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 196 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.0% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 16.6% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 95 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 2,879 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 290 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 33.9% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 15.2% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 80.9% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 99 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) | 8.6% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 212 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 634 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 247 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sardoal | 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) | 7.0% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 195 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,698 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 279 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sardoal | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 414 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 291 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 113.3 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 231 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,833 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 132 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 76.3 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 181 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sardoal | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.3% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 192 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,086 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 300 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sardoal | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 4,464 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 291 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 121.2 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 233 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 100.0% | – | 18.4% | ranked 1 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Sardoal | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.8% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 199 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sardoal
Business sectors: Sardoal
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×1.0
- Construction11.8% ×1.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.4% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.9
- Health and social work8.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sardoal?
Sardoal has 3,689 residents (2025), ranking 281 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Sardoal?
Sardoal covers 92.2 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Sardoal growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Sardoal went from 3,547 to 3,689, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Sardoal?
Sardoal is in Santarém. Latitude 39.533, longitude −8.167.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Sardoal?
In Sardoal, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,086 € (2024), ranking 300 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local): what is the figure for Sardoal?
In Sardoal, “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)” stands at 100.0% (2025), ranking 1 of 178 municipalities; the national median is 18.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sardoal?
In Sardoal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,560 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sardoal?
The nearest to Sardoal are Abrantes (8.1 km), Mação (14 km), Constância (15 km), Vila de Rei (17 km), Ferreira do Zêzere (21 km).
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