Arouca Population 2026
Arouca has a population of 21,146, making it the #111 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Aveiro. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,146
Rank in Portugal
#111
Coordinates
40.93°N, 8.24°W
~313 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
257 km
160 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aveiro
Cities near Arouca
- São João da Madeira22,079 people · ~21 km away
- Feira16,376 people · ~25 km away
- Baião20,522 people · ~31 km away
- Paredes19,834 people · ~31 km away
- São Pedro da Cova17,011 people · ~32 km away
- Ovar18,452 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arouca?
Arouca has a population of 21,146 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #111 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Arouca in?
Arouca is located in Aveiro, Portugal.
Is Arouca the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 257 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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