Ílhavo, in the Beiras, in central Portugal, is part of Aveiro district. The municipality covers 73.5 km² and had 39,241 inhabitants at the 2021 census.
Density, at about 534 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 19 municipalities in Aveiro district, it is number 6 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 8 km west of Aveiro, the capital. The nearest major city is Coimbra, about 50 km away.
Within the municipality of Ílhavo are destinations covered in our guides: Costa Nova and Ílhavo.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Aveiro (5 km), Santa Maria da Feira (37 km), Buçaco (39 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Ílhavo; all the municipalities in Aveiro district are listed on their own page.