Tarouca: population and statistics
Tarouca has a population of 7,448 (2025) across 100.1 km², or 74.4 people per km². It ranks 212 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 7,448 residents
- 100.1 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 605 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Tarouca ranks No. 17 by population.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: 8,751 € in Tarouca, compared with an average of 10,408 € in Viseu and 12,214 € nationally.
Usual residences with central heating: 32.2% in Tarouca, compared with an average of 32.3% in Viseu and 13.8% 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 1,469 kWh a year here.
Tarouca in numbers
Where is Tarouca?
Population of Tarouca over time
Tarouca had 7,026 residents in 2021 and 7,448 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,026 |
| 2022 | 7,115 |
| 2023 | 7,234 |
| 2024 | 7,376 |
| 2025 | 7,448 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Viseu for “Buildings built since 2001”.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences with central heating”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,017 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lamego (24,768 residents), 9.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Tarouca
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 | Tarouca | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.2% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 220.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 168 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 74.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 6.01% | – | 4.50% | ranked 110 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tarouca | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,310 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 210 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.7% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 113 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 23.1% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 19.5% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 6,243 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 208 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 38.9% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 64 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.7% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 164 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.0% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 69 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.2% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 233 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 19.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 707 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 223 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tarouca | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.8% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 32.2% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,222 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 218 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tarouca | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 957 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 219 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 132.3 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 8,751 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 69.2 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 263 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tarouca | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.3% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,214 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 202 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tarouca | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 18,453 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 249.0 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 168 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Tarouca | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.1% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 220 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Tarouca
Business sectors: Tarouca
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 trade19.1% ×1.3
- Construction9.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.4% ×0.9
- Education4.2% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tarouca?
Tarouca has 7,448 residents (2025), ranking 212 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Tarouca?
Tarouca covers 100.1 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Tarouca growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Tarouca went from 7,026 to 7,448, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Tarouca?
Tarouca is in Viseu. Latitude 41.017, longitude −7.783.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Tarouca?
In Tarouca, “Declared gross income per inhabitant” stands at 8,751 € (2024), ranking 289 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 10,553 €.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Tarouca?
In Tarouca, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 32.2% (2021), ranking 29 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tarouca?
In Tarouca, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,469 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tarouca?
The nearest to Tarouca are Lamego (9.4 km), Armamar (14 km), Moimenta da Beira (15 km), Peso da Régua (16 km), Resende (17 km).
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