The municipality of Águeda lies in Aveiro district, in the Beiras, in central Portugal: according to the 2021 census it is home to 46,134 people, over 335.3 km².
With about 138 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 19 municipalities in Aveiro district, it is number 5 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 17 km east of Aveiro, the capital. The nearest major city is Coimbra, about 45 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Aveiro (21 km), Buçaco (25 km), Costa Nova and Ílhavo (28 km), Santa Maria da Feira (38 km), Arouca (40 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Águeda; all the municipalities in Aveiro district are listed on their own page.