The municipality of Murça lies in Vila Real district, in northern Portugal: according to the 2021 census it is home to 5,249 people, over 189.4 km².
Population density is about 28 per km²: a mainly rural municipality, with a main town and several villages scattered across its territory. Of the 14 municipalities in Vila Real district, it is number 12 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 29 km north-east of Vila Real, the capital. The nearest major city is Porto, about 100 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Vila Real (27 km), Pinhão (27 km), Chaves (35 km), Peso da Régua (40 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Murça; all the municipalities in Vila Real district are listed on their own page.
Murça on the map
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Municipalities of Vila Real district · Porto, Douro and Trás-os-Montes