Arcos de Valdevez Population 2026
Arcos de Valdevez has a population of 22,847, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Viana do Castelo. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,847
Rank in Portugal
#97
Coordinates
41.85°N, 8.42°W
~42 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
353 km
219 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Viana do Castelo
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Ponte de Lima | 44,667 | #30 |
| Viana do Castelo | 36,148 | #43 |
| Monção | 19,738 | #124 |
Cities near Arcos de Valdevez
- Ponte de Lima44,667 people · ~16 km away
- Monção19,738 people · ~26 km away
- Braga193,324 people · ~33 km away
- Bairro Novo32,876 people · ~34 km away
- Viana do Castelo36,148 people · ~38 km away
- Barcelos19,085 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arcos de Valdevez?
Arcos de Valdevez has a population of 22,847 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Arcos de Valdevez in?
Arcos de Valdevez is located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
Is Arcos de Valdevez the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 353 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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