District
Vila Real: municipalities in numbers
Vila Real (district) has 14 municipalities and 187,197 residents across 4,308 km², or 44 people per km².
- 187,197 residents
- 14 municipalities
- 4,308 km²
- 44 people/km²
Map and records: Vila Real
All municipalities in Vila Real
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 4 years | Population density | Area | Population aged 65 and over | Population under 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Real | 52,964 | +6.3% | 139.8 people/km² | 378.8 km² | 24.8% | 11.8% |
| Chaves | 38,014 | +4.1% | 64.3 people/km² | 591.2 km² | 33.0% | 10.5% |
| Peso da Régua | 14,421 | −1.6% | 152.0 people/km² | 94.9 km² | 30.8% | 10.4% |
| Valpaços | 14,247 | −0.3% | 26.0 people/km² | 548.7 km² | 41.9% | 9.0% |
| Vila Pouca de Aguiar | 11,794 | +1.7% | 27.0 people/km² | 437.1 km² | 37.0% | 9.0% |
| Alijó | 10,096 | −2.2% | 33.9 people/km² | 297.6 km² | 36.8% | 8.9% |
| Montalegre | 8,662 | −1.6% | 10.8 people/km² | 805.5 km² | 41.4% | 8.3% |
| Mondim de Basto | 6,252 | +0.7% | 36.3 people/km² | 172.1 km² | 31.4% | 9.8% |
| Santa Marta de Penaguião | 6,043 | −3.3% | 87.2 people/km² | 69.3 km² | 36.6% | 8.4% |
| Ribeira de Pena | 5,836 | −0.7% | 26.8 people/km² | 217.5 km² | 32.8% | 10.5% |
| Sabrosa | 5,576 | +1.3% | 35.5 people/km² | 156.9 km² | 35.4% | 9.2% |
| Murça | 5,100 | −2.7% | 26.9 people/km² | 189.4 km² | 39.0% | 8.4% |
| Boticas | 4,811 | +0.7% | 14.9 people/km² | 322.0 km² | 38.6% | 9.2% |
| Mesão Frio | 3,381 | −4.9% | 126.9 people/km² | 26.6 km² | 32.8% | 9.1% |
Vila Real compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Vila Real | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over | 32.5% | 23.3% |
| Population under 15 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| Buildings | 119,688 | 3,573,416 |
| Buildings built before 1946 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Buildings built since 2001 | 17.2% | 17.3% |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair | 15.6% | 13.3% |
| Conventional family dwellings | 142,736 | 5,970,677 |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Vacant dwellings | 10.9% | 11.7% |
| Owner-occupied usual residences | 80.3% | 69.8% |
| Rented usual residences | 12.7% | 22.4% |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings | 21.7% | 46.6% |
| Usual residences without heating | 11.0% | 30.7% |
| Usual residences with central heating | 30.2% | 13.8% |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant | 3,212 kWh/inh. | 4,549 kWh/inh. |
| Population with completed higher education | 16.0% | 21.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Enterprises | 30,702 | 1,510,274 |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 164.5 | 134.6 |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant | 10,158 € | 12,214 € |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) | 80.4 | 100.7 |
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation | 727,979 | 82,011,658 |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants | 389.0 | 722.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Vila Real?
Vila Real has 14 municipalities. The most populous is Vila Real, with 52,964 residents.
What is the population of Vila Real?
Vila Real has 187,197 residents (2025), or 44 people per km².