Caniço Population 2026
Caniço has a population of 23,368, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Madeira. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,368
Rank in Portugal
#94
Coordinates
32.65°N, 16.84°W
~216 m elevation · Atlantic/Madeira
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
968 km
601 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Madeira
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Funchal | 105,795 | #8 |
| Câmara de Lobos | 32,209 | #57 |
| São Martinho | 26,482 | #78 |
| Santo António | 25,940 | #82 |
Cities near Caniço
- Funchal105,795 people · ~8 km away
- Santo António25,940 people · ~9 km away
- São Martinho26,482 people · ~9 km away
- Câmara de Lobos32,209 people · ~13 km away
- Porto de Mós23,648 people · ~892 km away
- Lagos33,494 people · ~894 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caniço?
Caniço has a population of 23,368 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Caniço in?
Caniço is located in Madeira, Portugal.
Is Caniço the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 968 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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