Penedono: population and statistics
Penedono has a population of 2,506 (2025) across 133.7 km², or 18.7 people per km². It ranks 302 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 2,506 residents
- 133.7 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 951 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Penedono ranks No. 24 by population.
Usual residences with central heating: 44.2% in Penedono, compared with an average of 32.3% in Viseu and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 59.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,542 kWh a year here.
Penedono in numbers
Where is Penedono?
Population of Penedono over time
Penedono had 2,467 residents in 2021 and 2,506 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,467 |
| 2022 | 2,445 |
| 2023 | 2,472 |
| 2024 | 2,491 |
| 2025 | 2,506 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Viseu for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Viseu for “Dwellings used as secondary residences”.
- “Usual residences with central heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,727 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Penedono
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 | Penedono | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.7% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 278 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 403.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 36 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 18.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 1.58% | – | 4.50% | ranked 227 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Penedono | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 2,697 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 290 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.3% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.2% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 16.1% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 104 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 2,782 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 291 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 45.7% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 25 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.8% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 161 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 89.2% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 8 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 5.1% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 296 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 3.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 318 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 301 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Penedono | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 6.3% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 298 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 44.2% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,815 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 269 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Penedono | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 612 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 272 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 247.6 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,201 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 267 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 66.3 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 283 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Penedono | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.5% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,034 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 307 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Penedono | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 1,285 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 306 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 51.4 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 285 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Penedono | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.6% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 271 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Penedono
Business sectors: Penedono
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing59.6% ×7.5
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×0.8
- Construction5.2% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services3.1% ×0.2
- Professional, scientific and technical2.1% ×0.2
- Health and social work2.1% ×0.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Penedono?
Penedono has 2,506 residents (2025), ranking 302 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Penedono?
Penedono covers 133.7 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Penedono growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Penedono went from 2,467 to 2,506, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Penedono?
Penedono is in Viseu. Latitude 40.983, longitude −7.383.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Penedono?
In Penedono, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 44.2% (2021), ranking 2 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Penedono?
In Penedono, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,034 € (2024), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Penedono?
In Penedono, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,542 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Penedono?
The nearest to Penedono are Mêda (10.0 km), Sernancelhe (13 km), São João da Pesqueira (17 km), Moimenta da Beira (20 km), Tabuaço (21 km).
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