Cabeceiras de Basto Population 2026
Cabeceiras de Basto has a population of 16,710, making it the #158 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Braga. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,710
Rank in Portugal
#158
Coordinates
41.51°N, 7.99°W
~295 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
325 km
202 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Braga
Cities near Cabeceiras de Basto
- Fafe16,868 people · ~17 km away
- Felgueiras58,065 people · ~24 km away
- Guimarães40,604 people · ~27 km away
- Vila Real17,001 people · ~31 km away
- Bairro Novo32,876 people · ~35 km away
- Braga193,324 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cabeceiras de Basto?
Cabeceiras de Basto has a population of 16,710 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #158 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Cabeceiras de Basto in?
Cabeceiras de Basto is located in Braga, Portugal.
Is Cabeceiras de Basto the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 325 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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