Borba, in the Alentejo, is part of Évora district. The municipality covers 145.2 km² and had 6,428 inhabitants at the 2021 census.
Population density is about 44 per km²: a mainly rural municipality, with a main town and several villages scattered across its territory. Of the 14 municipalities in Évora district, it is number 8 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 51 km north-east of Évora, the capital. The nearest major city is Évora, about 50 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Vila Viçosa (5 km), Estremoz (13 km), Elvas (25 km), Monsaraz (42 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Borba; all the municipalities in Évora district are listed on their own page.