Vila Nova da Barquinha: population and statistics
Vila Nova da Barquinha has a population of 7,742 (2025) across 49.5 km², or 156 people per km². It ranks 207 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 7,742 residents
- 49.5 km²
- 156 people/km²
- 24 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Vila Nova da Barquinha ranks No. 16 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 83.5 in Vila Nova da Barquinha, compared with an average of 109.6 in Santarém and 134.6 nationally.
Population under 15: 14.2% in Vila Nova da Barquinha, compared with an average of 12.4% in Santarém and 12.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,550 kWh a year here.
Vila Nova da Barquinha in numbers
Where is Vila Nova da Barquinha?
Population of Vila Nova da Barquinha over time
Vila Nova da Barquinha had 7,107 residents in 2021 and 7,742 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,107 |
| 2022 | 7,277 |
| 2023 | 7,469 |
| 2024 | 7,594 |
| 2025 | 7,742 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Santarém for “Declared gross income per inhabitant”.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population under 15”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,937 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Entroncamento (24,743 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,200 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vila Nova da Barquinha
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 | Vila Nova da Barquinha | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.5% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 161 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 14.2% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 12 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 187.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 220 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 156.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 92 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.93% | – | 4.50% | ranked 58 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila Nova da Barquinha | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,370 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 274 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.2% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 167 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.9% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 10.2% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 246 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,079 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 262 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 11.9% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 16.5% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 76.6% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 16.8% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 19.2% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 127 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,312 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 123 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila Nova da Barquinha | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 16.3% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 8.4% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 181 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,825 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 267 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila Nova da Barquinha | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 624 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 269 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 83.5 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 306 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,840 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 77.2 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 174 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila Nova da Barquinha | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.7% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,222 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 195 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila Nova da Barquinha | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 9,630 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 263 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 125.6 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 228 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila Nova da Barquinha | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 18.3% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 59 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila Nova da Barquinha
Business sectors: Vila Nova da Barquinha
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services14.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services11.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.2% ×1.4
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.9
- Education6.6% ×1.5
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila Nova da Barquinha?
Vila Nova da Barquinha has 7,742 residents (2025), ranking 207 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila Nova da Barquinha?
Vila Nova da Barquinha covers 49.5 km², with a density of 156 people per km².
Is the population of Vila Nova da Barquinha growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila Nova da Barquinha went from 7,107 to 7,742, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Vila Nova da Barquinha?
Vila Nova da Barquinha is in Santarém. Latitude 39.458, longitude −8.431.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vila Nova da Barquinha?
In Vila Nova da Barquinha, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 83.5 (2023), ranking 306 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Vila Nova da Barquinha?
In Vila Nova da Barquinha, “Population under 15” stands at 14.2% (2025), ranking 12 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila Nova da Barquinha?
In Vila Nova da Barquinha, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,550 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila Nova da Barquinha?
The nearest to Vila Nova da Barquinha are Entroncamento (3.2 km), Golegã (7.9 km), Constância (8.8 km), Torres Novas (9.2 km), Chamusca (13 km).
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