Santa Comba Dão: population and statistics
Santa Comba Dão has a population of 11,140 (2025) across 112.0 km², or 99.5 people per km². It ranks 181 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 11,140 residents
- 112.0 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 183 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Santa Comba Dão ranks No. 10 by population.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 21.9 in Santa Comba Dão, compared with an average of 291.8 in Viseu and 722.7 nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 105.0 in Santa Comba Dão, compared with an average of 127.7 in Viseu and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,494 kWh a year here.
Santa Comba Dão in numbers
Where is Santa Comba Dão?
Population of Santa Comba Dão over time
Santa Comba Dão had 10,605 residents in 2021 and 11,140 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,605 |
| 2022 | 10,783 |
| 2023 | 10,951 |
| 2024 | 11,061 |
| 2025 | 11,140 |
Did you know?
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,679 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mortágua, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tondela (26,912 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,976 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Santa Comba Dão
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 | Santa Comba Dão | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.1% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 188 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 293.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 90 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 99.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.04% | – | 4.50% | ranked 140 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Santa Comba Dão | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,468 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 186 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 14.8% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 216 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.5% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 7,151 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 191 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 24.8% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.6% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 114 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.6% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 58 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.7% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 225 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 11.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 720 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 220 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Santa Comba Dão | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 11.9% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 27.6% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 59 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,873 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 263 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Santa Comba Dão | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,150 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 210 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 105.0 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,289 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 174 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 74.5 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 211 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Santa Comba Dão | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.9% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 216 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,200 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 211 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Santa Comba Dão | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 2,430 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 302 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 302 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Santa Comba Dão | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.9% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 162 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Santa Comba Dão
Business sectors: Santa Comba Dão
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services16.1% ×1.0
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work8.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Santa Comba Dão?
Santa Comba Dão has 11,140 residents (2025), ranking 181 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Santa Comba Dão?
Santa Comba Dão covers 112.0 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Santa Comba Dão growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Santa Comba Dão went from 10,605 to 11,140, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Santa Comba Dão?
Santa Comba Dão is in Viseu. Latitude 40.400, longitude −8.133.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Santa Comba Dão?
In Santa Comba Dão, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 21.9 (2025), ranking 302 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Santa Comba Dão?
In Santa Comba Dão, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 105.0 (2023), ranking 270 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Santa Comba Dão?
In Santa Comba Dão, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,494 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Santa Comba Dão?
The nearest to Santa Comba Dão are Mortágua (7.3 km), Tábua (9.2 km), Carregal do Sal (12 km), Tondela (14 km), Penacova (19 km).
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