Bragança Population 2026

Bragança has a population of 35,341, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Bragança. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,341

Rank in Portugal

#45

Coordinates

41.81°N, 6.76°W

~664 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

398 km

247 miles, straight line

Cities near Bragança

Chaves17,535 people · ~59 km away
Custoias19,406 people · ~91 km away
Vila Real17,001 people · ~99 km away
Cabeceiras de Basto16,710 people · ~107 km away
Fafe16,868 people · ~124 km away
Baião20,522 people · ~128 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bragança?

Bragança has a population of 35,341 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Bragança in?

Bragança is located in Bragança, Portugal.

Is Bragança the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 398 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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