The municipality of Santo Tirso lies in Porto district, in northern Portugal: according to the 2021 census it is home to 67,785 people, over 136.5 km².
Density, at about 497 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 18 municipalities in Porto district, it is number 10 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 22 km north-east of Porto, the capital. The nearest major city is Porto, about 25 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Guimarães (20 km), Porto (23 km), Vila Nova de Gaia (23 km), Matosinhos (25 km), Vila do Conde (25 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Santo Tirso; all the municipalities in Porto district are listed on their own page.
Santo Tirso on the map
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Municipalities of Porto district · Porto, Douro and Trás-os-Montes