Covilhã Population 2026
Covilhã has a population of 17,610, making it the #143 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Castelo Branco. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,610
Rank in Portugal
#143
Coordinates
40.28°N, 7.51°W
~700 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
223 km
138 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Castelo Branco
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Castelo Branco | 33,479 | #53 |
Cities near Covilhã
- Guarda40,126 people · ~35 km away
- Sequeira28,502 people · ~38 km away
- Castelo Branco33,479 people · ~51 km away
- Viseu103,502 people · ~54 km away
- São Paulo de Frades17,154 people · ~76 km away
- Santo António dos Olivais41,150 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Covilhã?
Covilhã has a population of 17,610 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #143 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Covilhã in?
Covilhã is located in Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Is Covilhã the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 223 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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