Caparica Population 2026
Caparica has a population of 21,167, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Setúbal. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,167
Rank in Portugal
#109
Coordinates
38.66°N, 9.20°W
~98 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Setúbal
Cities near Caparica
- Piedade19,472 people · ~4 km away
- Laranjeiro20,988 people · ~4 km away
- Almada34,008 people · ~4 km away
- Charneca de Caparica29,763 people · ~5 km away
- Corroios52,520 people · ~5 km away
- Linda-a-Velha20,895 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caparica?
Caparica has a population of 21,167 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Caparica in?
Caparica is located in Setúbal, Portugal.
Is Caparica the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 8 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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