The municipality of Esposende lies in Braga district, in the Minho: according to the 2021 census it is home to 35,145 people, over 95.4 km².
Density, at about 368 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 14 municipalities in Braga district, it is number 7 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 29 km west of Braga, the capital. The nearest major city is Porto, about 45 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Barcelos (12 km), Viana do Castelo (18 km), Vila do Conde (21 km), Braga (28 km), Ponte de Lima (29 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Esposende; all the municipalities in Braga district are listed on their own page.