Baião Population 2026
Baião has a population of 20,522, making it the #117 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Porto. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,522
Rank in Portugal
#117
Coordinates
41.16°N, 8.03°W
~577 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
287 km
178 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 Baião
FAQ
What is the population of Baião?
Baião has a population of 20,522 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #117 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Baião in?
Baião is located in Porto, Portugal.
Is Baião the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 287 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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