The municipality of Vila Nova de Famalicão lies in Braga district, in the Minho: according to the 2021 census it is home to 133,590 people, over 201.7 km².
Density, at about 662 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 14 municipalities in Braga district, it is number 3 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 16 km south-west of Braga, the capital. The nearest major city is Porto, about 30 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Braga (16 km), Guimarães (17 km), Barcelos (17 km), Vila do Conde (22 km), Porto (30 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Vila Nova de Famalicão; all the municipalities in Braga district are listed on their own page.