Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Penela
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 11 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Travel agencies | 8 |
| Public administration | 7 |
| Churches | 6 |
| Other accommodation | 6 |
| All food and beverage | 6 |
| Hardware store | 5 |
| Lawyers legal | 5 |
Penela Facts
| Area | 142.4 km² |
| Population | 5,317 |
| Male Population | 2,523 (47.4%) |
| Female Population | 2,794 (52.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -26.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -17.9% |
| Median Age | 48.7 years (Male: 46.2, Female: 51) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $27,358 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | São Miguel, Louçainha, Santo Amaro, Espinheiro, Casais da Cabra |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Western European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.03333, -8.38333 |
| Postal Codes | 3230, 3234 |
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Penela Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,190 | 6,825 | 6,480 | 5,590 | 5,317 | 5,063 | 4,810 |
| Population Density | 50.5 / km² | 47.9 / km² | 45.5 / km² | 39.3 / km² | 37.3 / km² | 35.6 / km² | 33.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPenela Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 17.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penela | -26.1% | -22.1% | -17.9% |
| Coimbra District | — | — | — |
| Portugal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Penela Median Age
Median Age: 48.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penela | 48.7 yrs | 51 yrs | 46.2 yrs |
| Coimbra District | 45.1 yrs | 46.8 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Penela Population Density
Population Density: 37.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penela | 5,317 | 142.4 km² | 37.3 / km² |
| Coimbra District | 415,639 | 3,974.6 km² | 105 / km² |
| Portugal | 10.3 million | 92,264.9 km² | 112 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Penela Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Penela
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Penela
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Penela Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,394 | $18,072 | $23,058 | $25,669 | $24,790 | $24,882 | $26,002 | $27,358 |
| Total GDP | $146.8M | $141M | $179.7M | $198.7M | $186.1M | $172.9M | $172.3M | $177.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Penela CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penela | 30,630 tn | 5.76 tn | 215.1 tons/km² |
| Coimbra District | 2,591,490 tn | 6.23 tn | 652 tons/km² |
| Portugal | 63,833,570 tn | 6.2 tn | 691.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Penela CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,630 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 215.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/17 | 11:22 PM | 3.6 | 64 km | 10,860 m | 4km WSW of Porto de Mos, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/07 | 8:18 PM | 3 | 91.2 km | 2,600 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/05 | 8:02 PM | 3.9 | 19.4 km | 7,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/01 | 2:48 PM | 3.7 | 28.6 km | 10,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/99 | 10:12 AM | 3.1 | 61.6 km | 10,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/99 | 9:00 AM | 3.6 | 61.4 km | 10,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/98 | 4:19 AM | 3 | 67.8 km | 2,100 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/97 | 5:39 PM | 3.4 | 69.6 km | 10,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/97 | 6:11 AM | 3.1 | 37.4 km | 10,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/96 | 5:44 PM | 3.5 | 43.3 km | 10,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Penela
Penela (Portuguese pronunciation: [pɨˈnɛlɐ]) is a municipality located in Coimbra District, in Portugal. It contains the town of Penela. The town's main tourist attraction is the Penela Castle. The population in 2011 was 5,983, in an area of 134.80 k..
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