Mação, in Estremadura and the Ribatejo, is part of Santarém district. The municipality covers 400.0 km² and had 6,417 inhabitants at the 2021 census.
With about 16 inhabitants per km², it is a sparsely populated area of countryside, small villages and wide open spaces, typical of inland Portugal. Of the 21 municipalities in Santarém district, it is number 18 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 69 km north-east of Santarém, the capital. The nearest major city is Coimbra, about 75 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Tomar (37 km), Almourol (39 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Mação; all the municipalities in Santarém district are listed on their own page.
Mação on the map
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Municipalities of Santarém district · Estremadura and Ribatejo