Alfena Population 2026
Alfena has a population of 15,211, making it the #172 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Porto. Roughly 0.1% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,211
Rank in Portugal
#172
Coordinates
41.24°N, 8.52°W
~117 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
284 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Porto
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Porto | 252,687 | #2 |
| Vila Nova de Gaia | 70,811 | #13 |
| Felgueiras | 58,065 | #17 |
| Rio Tinto | 49,966 | #25 |
| Paranhos | 45,883 | #29 |
| Ermesinde | 39,420 | #36 |
| Santo Ovídio | 38,544 | #37 |
| Maia | 36,426 | #42 |
Cities near Alfena
- Ermesinde39,420 people · ~3 km away
- Baguim do Monte15,850 people · ~5 km away
- Águas Santas27,686 people · ~5 km away
- Valongo21,328 people · ~6 km away
- Vermoim15,764 people · ~7 km away
- Rio Tinto49,966 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alfena?
Alfena has a population of 15,211 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #172 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Alfena in?
Alfena is located in Porto, Portugal.
Is Alfena the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 284 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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