Boticas: population and statistics
Boticas has a population of 4,811 (2025) across 322.0 km², or 14.9 people per km². It ranks 263 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 4,811 residents
- 322.0 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 576 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Vila Real, Boticas ranks No. 13 by population.
Rented usual residences: 2.7% in Boticas, compared with an average of 12.7% in Vila Real and 22.4% nationally.
Usual residences without heating: 6.3% in Boticas, compared with an average of 11.0% in Vila Real and 30.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 39.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,458 kWh a year here.
Boticas in numbers
Where is Boticas?
Population of Boticas over time
Boticas had 4,776 residents in 2021 and 4,811 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,776 |
| 2022 | 4,763 |
| 2023 | 4,781 |
| 2024 | 4,795 |
| 2025 | 4,811 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vila Real for “Owner-occupied usual residences”.
- Number 1 in Vila Real for “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”.
- “Rented usual residences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 45,092 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Boticas
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 | Boticas | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 38.6% | 32.5% | 26.9% | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.7% | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 420.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 30 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 14.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 0.73% | – | 4.50% | ranked 242 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boticas | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,679 | 119,688 | 3,573,416 | ranked 232 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.6% | 11.8% | 12.8% | ranked 162 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.7% | 17.2% | 16.8% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.9% | 15.6% | 14.2% | ranked 162 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,753 | 142,736 | 5,970,677 | ranked 245 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 46.5% | 33.8% | 25.8% | ranked 21 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.2% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 242 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 89.9% | 80.3% | 77.8% | ranked 6 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 2.7% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 307 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 1.4% | 21.7% | 13.8% | ranked 298 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 631 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 248 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Boticas | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 6.3% | 11.0% | 18.6% | ranked 298 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 32.4% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,093 kWh/inh. | 3,212 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 122 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boticas | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 702 | 30,702 | 1,510,274 | ranked 260 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 146.8 | 164.5 | 128.1 | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 8,525 € | 10,158 € | 10,553 € | ranked 298 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 65.9 | 80.4 | 79.5 | ranked 288 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boticas | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.7% | 7.8% | 7.0% | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,146 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 260 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Boticas | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 18,348 | 727,979 | 82,011,658 | ranked 219 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 382.0 | 389.0 | 275.0 | ranked 124 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Boticas | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.1% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 284 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Boticas
Business sectors: Boticas
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39.9% ×5.0
- Wholesale and retail trade14.8% ×1.0
- Construction9.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.3
- Professional, scientific and technical4.3% ×0.4
- Other service activities3.6% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boticas?
Boticas has 4,811 residents (2025), ranking 263 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Boticas?
Boticas covers 322.0 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Boticas growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Boticas went from 4,776 to 4,811, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Boticas?
Boticas is in Vila Real. Latitude 41.683, longitude −7.667.
Rented usual residences: what is the figure for Boticas?
In Boticas, “Rented usual residences” stands at 2.7% (2021), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.6%.
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Boticas?
In Boticas, “Usual residences without heating” stands at 6.3% (2021), ranking 298 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 18.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Boticas?
In Boticas, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,458 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Boticas?
The nearest to Boticas are Chaves (17 km), Montalegre (18 km), Ribeira de Pena (22 km), Vila Pouca de Aguiar (22 km), Valpaços (31 km).
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