Benfica Population 2026
Benfica has a population of 36,985, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Lisbon. Roughly 0.4% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,985
Rank in Portugal
#40
Coordinates
38.75°N, 9.20°W
~82 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
5 km
3 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lisbon
Cities near Benfica
- Damaia37,607 people · ~1 km away
- Alfornelos27,093 people · ~1 km away
- Pontinha23,249 people · ~2 km away
- Amadora178,858 people · ~2 km away
- Falagueira20,788 people · ~3 km away
- Queluz103,399 people · ~5 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Benfica?
Benfica has a population of 36,985 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Benfica in?
Benfica is located in Lisbon, Portugal.
Is Benfica the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 5 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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