Chaves Population 2026
Chaves has a population of 17,535, making it the #145 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Vila Real. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,535
Rank in Portugal
#145
Coordinates
41.74°N, 7.47°W
~362 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
364 km
226 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Vila Real
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Vila Real | 17,001 | #155 |
Cities near Chaves
- Cabeceiras de Basto16,710 people · ~50 km away
- Vila Real17,001 people · ~54 km away
- Bragança35,341 people · ~59 km away
- Fafe16,868 people · ~67 km away
- Custoias19,406 people · ~72 km away
- Felgueiras58,065 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chaves?
Chaves has a population of 17,535 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #145 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Chaves in?
Chaves is located in Vila Real, Portugal.
Is Chaves the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 364 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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