Torre de Moncorvo

Torre de Moncorvo (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈtoʁɨ ðɨ mõˈkoɾvu] ^ⓘ), officially the Town of Torre de Moncorvo (Portuguese: Vila de Torre de Moncorvo), is a town and municipality in the district of Bragança in northern Portugal. In 2021, the municipality had 6,826 inhabitants, in an area of 531.56 square kilometres (205.24 mi²), while the town had 2,612 inhabitants. Notably, in 2013, the municipality recorded the lowest birth rate in Portugal, 2.5 births per thousand inhabitants.

Situated along the Douro River valley in the historical Trás-os-Montes region, Torre de Moncorvo has medieval origins tied to its strategic frontier location during the Reconquista. The municipality includes 13 civil parishes and hosts several heritage sites, including medieval town walls and religious buildings. Torre de Moncorvo’s cultural heritage reflects a diverse history, including a once significant Jewish community with autonomous jurisdiction in the medieval period. The town’s annual municipal holiday is celebrated on March 19.

Torre de Moncorvo's economy is primarily driven by the public sector and services connected to agricultural activity. The municipality's largest crops are olives, almonds and vineyards. The municipality also hosts one of Europe’s largest iron ore deposits, historically central to the local economy and employment. Recent efforts to restart mining were halted, as of 2025, due to concession cancellation.