Almada Population 2026

Almada has a population of 34,008, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Setúbal. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

Location of Almada (capital Lisbon shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,008

Rank in Portugal

#50

Coordinates

38.68°N, 9.16°W

~58 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

5 km

3 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Setúbal

City	Population	Rank in Portugal
Setúbal	118,166	#7
Amora	52,577	#21
Corroios	52,520	#22
Barreiro	51,280	#23
Sesimbra	41,134	#33
Arrentela	30,156	#59
Montijo	30,011	#60
Charneca de Caparica	29,763	#61

Cities near Almada

Piedade19,472 people · ~1 km away
Laranjeiro20,988 people · ~3 km away
Caparica21,167 people · ~4 km away
Corroios52,520 people · ~4 km away
Lisbon517,802 people · ~5 km away
Amora52,577 people · ~7 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Almada?

Almada has a population of 34,008 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Almada in?

Almada is located in Setúbal, Portugal.

Is Almada the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 5 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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