Castelo Branco Population 2026
Castelo Branco has a population of 33,479, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Castelo Branco. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,479
Rank in Portugal
#53
Coordinates
39.82°N, 7.49°W
~371 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
188 km
117 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Castelo Branco
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Covilhã | 17,610 | #143 |
Cities near Castelo Branco
- Covilhã17,610 people · ~51 km away
- Portalegre22,368 people · ~59 km away
- Guarda40,126 people · ~82 km away
- Tomar19,168 people · ~82 km away
- Sequeira28,502 people · ~84 km away
- Santo António dos Olivais41,150 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Castelo Branco?
Castelo Branco has a population of 33,479 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Castelo Branco in?
Castelo Branco is located in Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Is Castelo Branco the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 188 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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