Vila Pouca de Aguiar: population and statistics
Vila Pouca de Aguiar has a population of 11,794 (2025) across 437.1 km², or 27.0 people per km². It ranks 175 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 11,794 residents
- 437.1 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 882 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Vila Real, Vila Pouca de Aguiar ranks No. 5 by population.
Usual residences without heating: 7.0% in Vila Pouca de Aguiar, compared with an average of 11.0% in Vila Real and 30.7% nationally.
Population aged 65 and over: 37.0% in Vila Pouca de Aguiar, compared with an average of 32.5% in Vila Real and 23.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 27.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,461 kWh a year here.
Vila Pouca de Aguiar in numbers
Where is Vila Pouca de Aguiar?
Population of Vila Pouca de Aguiar over time
Vila Pouca de Aguiar had 11,592 residents in 2021 and 11,794 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,592 |
| 2022 | 11,666 |
| 2023 | 11,641 |
| 2024 | 11,776 |
| 2025 | 11,794 |
Did you know?
- “Usual residences without heating”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Population aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Owner-occupied usual residences”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 61,214 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ribeira de Pena, 14.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vila Real (52,964 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Vila Pouca de Aguiar
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 Pouca de Aguiar | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.0% | 32.5% | 26.9% | ranked 33 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.7% | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 410.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 34 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 27.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 223 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 1.74% | – | 4.50% | ranked 225 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila Pouca de Aguiar | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 9,463 | 119,688 | 3,573,416 | ranked 133 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.8% | 11.8% | 12.8% | ranked 226 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) | 15.4% | 15.6% | 14.2% | ranked 124 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 10,279 | 142,736 | 5,970,677 | ranked 148 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 41.9% | 33.8% | 25.8% | ranked 47 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.5% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 86.7% | 80.3% | 77.8% | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 7.2% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 268 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 8.8% | 21.7% | 13.8% | ranked 208 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 736 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 216 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila Pouca de Aguiar | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 7.0% | 11.0% | 18.6% | ranked 293 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 36.6% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 13 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,961 kWh/inh. | 3,212 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 129 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila Pouca de Aguiar | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,704 | 30,702 | 1,510,274 | ranked 165 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 146.4 | 164.5 | 128.1 | ranked 81 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,163 € | 10,158 € | 10,553 € | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 69.3 | 80.4 | 79.5 | ranked 261 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila Pouca de Aguiar | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.7% | 7.8% | 7.0% | ranked 65 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,162 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 249 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila Pouca de Aguiar | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 36,433 | 727,979 | 82,011,658 | ranked 160 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 309.1 | 389.0 | 275.0 | ranked 141 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila Pouca de Aguiar | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.8% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 230 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila Pouca de Aguiar
Business sectors: Vila Pouca de Aguiar
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27.2% ×3.4
- Wholesale and retail trade14.8% ×1.0
- Construction10.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.6
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.8% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila Pouca de Aguiar?
Vila Pouca de Aguiar has 11,794 residents (2025), ranking 175 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila Pouca de Aguiar?
Vila Pouca de Aguiar covers 437.1 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Vila Pouca de Aguiar growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila Pouca de Aguiar went from 11,592 to 11,794, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Vila Pouca de Aguiar?
Vila Pouca de Aguiar is in Vila Real. Latitude 41.483, longitude −7.633.
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Vila Pouca de Aguiar?
In Vila Pouca de Aguiar, “Usual residences without heating” stands at 7.0% (2021), ranking 293 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 18.6%.
Population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Vila Pouca de Aguiar?
In Vila Pouca de Aguiar, “Population aged 65 and over” stands at 37.0% (2025), ranking 33 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 26.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila Pouca de Aguiar?
In Vila Pouca de Aguiar, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,461 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila Pouca de Aguiar?
The nearest to Vila Pouca de Aguiar are Ribeira de Pena (14 km), Murça (18 km), Boticas (22 km), Vila Real (23 km), Sabrosa (25 km).
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