Carregal do Sal: population and statistics
Carregal do Sal has a population of 9,597 (2025) across 116.9 km², or 82.1 people per km². It ranks 192 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 9,597 residents
- 116.9 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 304 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Carregal do Sal ranks No. 14 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 97.9 in Carregal do Sal, compared with an average of 127.7 in Viseu and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,492 kWh a year here.
Carregal do Sal in numbers
Where is Carregal do Sal?
Population of Carregal do Sal over time
Carregal do Sal had 8,965 residents in 2021 and 9,597 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,965 |
| 2022 | 9,174 |
| 2023 | 9,406 |
| 2024 | 9,484 |
| 2025 | 9,597 |
Did you know?
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,371 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tábua, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tondela (26,912 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,968 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Carregal do Sal
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 | Carregal do Sal | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.3% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 91 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 264.9 | – | 229.9 | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 82.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 144 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 7.05% | – | 4.50% | ranked 91 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Carregal do Sal | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,127 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 193 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 16.3% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 14.7% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 17.8% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 68 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 6,726 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 198 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 27.0% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 17.4% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 83.5% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 75 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.4% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 10.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 176 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 674 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 238 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Carregal do Sal | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 11.5% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 26.0% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 67 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,510 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 181 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Carregal do Sal | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 921 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 224 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 97.9 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 287 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,671 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 225 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 74.7 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 206 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Carregal do Sal | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.2% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,294 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 128 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Carregal do Sal | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 10,298 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 258 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 107.9 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 244 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Carregal do Sal | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.0% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 224 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Carregal do Sal
Business sectors: Carregal do Sal
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.8% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services12.1% ×0.7
- Construction11.4% ×1.6
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.2% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carregal do Sal?
Carregal do Sal has 9,597 residents (2025), ranking 192 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Carregal do Sal?
Carregal do Sal covers 116.9 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Carregal do Sal growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Carregal do Sal went from 8,965 to 9,597, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Carregal do Sal?
Carregal do Sal is in Viseu. Latitude 40.433, longitude −8.000.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Carregal do Sal?
In Carregal do Sal, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 97.9 (2023), ranking 287 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Carregal do Sal?
In Carregal do Sal, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 10,298 (2025), ranking 258 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Carregal do Sal?
In Carregal do Sal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,492 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Carregal do Sal?
The nearest to Carregal do Sal are Tábua (7.9 km), Tondela (12 km), Santa Comba Dão (12 km), Oliveira do Hospital (14 km), Nelas (16 km).
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