Alcobaça Population 2026
Alcobaça has a population of 15,800, making it the #166 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Leiria. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,800
Rank in Portugal
#166
Coordinates
39.55°N, 8.98°W
~38 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
93 km
58 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leiria
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Leiria | 128,640 | #6 |
| Marinha Grande | 28,916 | #68 |
| Caldas da Rainha | 27,378 | #76 |
| Pombal | 17,355 | #146 |
| Peniche | 15,662 | #168 |
Cities near Alcobaça
- Caldas da Rainha27,378 people · ~22 km away
- Marinha Grande28,916 people · ~22 km away
- Monsanto50,000 people · ~25 km away
- Leiria128,640 people · ~26 km away
- Torres Novas15,002 people · ~38 km away
- Peniche15,662 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alcobaça?
Alcobaça has a population of 15,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #166 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Alcobaça in?
Alcobaça is located in Leiria, Portugal.
Is Alcobaça the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 93 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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