The municipality of Tarouca lies in Viseu district, in the Beiras, in central Portugal: according to the 2021 census it is home to 7,374 people, over 100.1 km².
Population density is about 74 per km²: a mainly rural municipality, with a main town and several villages scattered across its territory. Of the 24 municipalities in Viseu district, it is number 17 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 38 km north of Viseu, the capital. The nearest major city is Porto, about 75 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Lamego (9 km), Peso da Régua (16 km), Pinhão (27 km), Vila Real (32 km), Amarante (38 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Tarouca; all the municipalities in Viseu district are listed on their own page.