Sernancelhe: population and statistics
Sernancelhe has a population of 4,949 (2025) across 228.6 km², or 21.6 people per km². It ranks 260 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 4,949 residents
- 228.6 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 734 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Sernancelhe ranks No. 21 by population.
Usual residences without heating: 6.3% in Sernancelhe, compared with an average of 13.6% in Viseu and 30.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 43.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,507 kWh a year here.
Sernancelhe in numbers
Where is Sernancelhe?
Population of Sernancelhe over time
Sernancelhe had 4,746 residents in 2021 and 4,949 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,746 |
| 2022 | 4,810 |
| 2023 | 4,874 |
| 2024 | 4,988 |
| 2025 | 4,949 |
Did you know?
- “Median selling price of housing per m²”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 32,018 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aguiar da Beira, 10.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Moimenta da Beira (9,893 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Sernancelhe
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 | Sernancelhe | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.7% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 56 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.7% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 358.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 51 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 21.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 242 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.28% | – | 4.50% | ranked 159 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sernancelhe | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,476 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 238 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.8% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.9% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 17.6% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,624 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 249 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 36.1% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.6% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 138 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 89.0% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 5.0% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 299 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 3.8% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 271 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 245 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 305 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sernancelhe | 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) | 40.2% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,865 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 137 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sernancelhe | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 954 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 220 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 195.7 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 23 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 8,733 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 290 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 64.7 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 300 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sernancelhe | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.9% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,103 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 288 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sernancelhe | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 12,765 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 249 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 256.9 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 160 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 20.2% | – | 18.4% | ranked 76 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Sernancelhe | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 8.8% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 292 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sernancelhe
Business sectors: Sernancelhe
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing43.0% ×5.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.7% ×0.8
- Construction7.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.3
- Health and social work4.0% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical3.7% ×0.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sernancelhe?
Sernancelhe has 4,949 residents (2025), ranking 260 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Sernancelhe?
Sernancelhe covers 228.6 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Sernancelhe growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Sernancelhe went from 4,746 to 4,949, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Sernancelhe?
Sernancelhe is in Viseu. Latitude 40.900, longitude −7.483.
Median selling price of housing per m²: what is the figure for Sernancelhe?
In Sernancelhe, “Median selling price of housing per m²” stands at 245 €/m² (2025), ranking 305 of 305 municipalities; the national median is 1,108 €/m².
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Sernancelhe?
In Sernancelhe, “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 Sernancelhe?
In Sernancelhe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,507 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sernancelhe?
The nearest to Sernancelhe are Aguiar da Beira (10 km), Penedono (13 km), Moimenta da Beira (14 km), Trancoso (17 km), Mêda (20 km).
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