Oldest Cities in Portugal

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Portugal

1 Azinhaga 14 46.2

2 Paços 17 46.2

3 Nine 04 46.2

4 Póvoa de Lanhoso 04 46.2

5 Nevogilde 17 46.2

6 Parchal 09 46.2

7 Alcanede 18 46.2

8 Angeiras 17 46.2

9 Vila Franca do Campo 23 46.2

10 Refojos de Basto 04 46.2

11 Peso da Régua 21 46.2

12 Brito 04 46.2

13 Louriçal 13 46.2

14 Valongo 02 46.2

15 Castro Marim 09 46.2

16 Antanhol 07 46.2

17 Cruz 17 46.2

18 Camacha 10 46.2

19 Quinta de Santo António 19 46.2

20 Salvaterra de Magos 18 46.2

21 Vila Nova de Paiva 22 46.2

22 Árvore 17 46.2

23 Ribeira Grande 23 46.2

24 Bela Vista 17 46.2

25 Mêda 11 46.2

26 Ventosa 14 46.2

27 Caranguejeira 13 46.2

28 Alvor 09 46.2

29 Marco da Oliveirinha 02 46.2

30 Barro 02 46.2

31 Gemunde 17 46.2

32 Vidago 21 46.2

33 Cabo Ruivo 14 46.2

34 Assafarge 07 46.2

35 Nogueira da Regedoura 02 46.2

36 Aljustrel 03 46.2

37 Macieira de Cambra 02 46.2

38 Miramar 17 46.2

39 Merelim 04 46.2

40 Intendente 14 46.2

41 Galegos 04 46.2

42 São Miguel do Couto 17 46.2

43 São Mamede 14 46.2

44 Monchique 09 46.2

45 Urgeses 04 46.2

46 Riachos 18 46.2

47 Nogueira 17 46.2

48 Aguiar da Beira 11 46.2

49 Santa Luzia 10 46.2

50 São Pedro do Sul 22 46.2

51 Bairro Silva Braga 17 46.2

52 Pataias 13 46.2

53 Santa Maria de Avioso 17 46.2

54 Poiares 07 46.2

55 Vilela 21 46.2

56 Barrosas 17 46.2

57 São Roque 02 46.2

58 Carregal do Sal 22 46.2

59 Trafaria 19 46.2

60 Moreira de Conegos 04 46.2

61 Corujeira de Dentro 10 46.2

62 Lamas 02 46.2

63 Branca 02 46.2

64 Sertã 06 46.2

65 Sernancelhe 22 46.2

66 Bairro do Loreto 07 46.2

67 Palmeira 04 46.2

68 Olival 17 46.2

69 Vila do Bispo 09 46.2

70 Oleiros 06 46.2

71 Taipas 04 46.2

72 Caldelas 04 46.2

73 Boticas 21 46.2

74 Monte Real 13 46.2

75 Marinhais 18 46.2

76 São Gonçalo 10 46.2

77 Vieira de Leiria 13 46.2

78 Odemira 03 46.2

79 Redondo 08 46.2

80 Bombarral 13 46.2

81 Aljezur 09 46.2

82 Ribeira de Pena 21 46.2

83 Arazede 07 46.2

84 Vidigueira 03 46.2

85 Ribeira Brava 10 46.2

86 Milharado 14 46.2

87 Olival Basto 14 46.2

88 Eixo 02 46.2

89 Cova da Moura 14 46.2

90 Vila da Lixa 17 46.2

91 Fontanelas 14 46.2

92 Armação de Pêra 09 46.2

93 Vila Nova da Telha 17 46.2

94 Santa Cruz 10 46.2

95 Porto de Mós 13 46.2

96 Gandra 17 46.2

97 Lobão 02 46.2

98 Marinhas 04 46.2

99 Praia da Vitória 23 46.2

100 São Vicente 10 46.2

Cities with the oldest median ages in Portugal often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Azinhaga has a median age of 46.2 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Azinhaga's residents are over 46.2 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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