Beja Population 2026

Beja has a population of 34,760, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Beja. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,760

Rank in Portugal

#47

Coordinates

38.01°N, 7.86°W

~286 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

137 km

85 miles, straight line

Cities near Beja

Évora53,591 people · ~61 km away
Loulé17,930 people · ~98 km away
Tavira15,133 people · ~100 km away
Laranjeiro20,473 people · ~105 km away
Setúbal118,166 people · ~106 km away
Quelfes17,253 people · ~106 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Beja?

Beja has a population of 34,760 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Beja in?

Beja is located in Beja, Portugal.

Is Beja the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 137 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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