Barreiro Population 2026

Barreiro has a population of 51,280, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Setúbal. Roughly 0.5% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

51,280

Rank in Portugal

#23

Coordinates

38.66°N, 9.07°W

~7 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

10 km

6 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
Sesimbra	41,134	#33
Almada	34,008	#50
Arrentela	30,156	#59
Montijo	30,011	#60
Charneca de Caparica	29,763	#61

Cities near Barreiro

Lavradio21,877 people · ~2 km away
Arrentela30,156 people · ~5 km away
Amora52,577 people · ~5 km away
Laranjeiro20,988 people · ~7 km away
Moita17,795 people · ~7 km away
Corroios52,520 people · ~7 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Barreiro?

Barreiro has a population of 51,280 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Barreiro in?

Barreiro is located in Setúbal, Portugal.

Is Barreiro the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 10 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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