Monforte de Lemos is a small city with a population of around 18,000 inhabitants. The city’s population is predominantly Galician, with a strong sense of regional identity and cultural pride. While the population has been relatively stable in recent years, there has been a growing trend of younger generations moving to larger cities for education and employment opportunities, leaving behind an aging population.
Despite this, Monforte retains a strong community atmosphere, with many long-standing families and a close-knit feel. The influx of tourists and second-home owners, particularly from other parts of Spain and abroad, has brought a degree of diversity to the population, especially during the summer months when the city sees an increase in visitors.