Faro Population 2026
Faro has a population of 70,347, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Faro. Roughly 0.7% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,347
Rank in Portugal
#14
Coordinates
37.02°N, 7.93°W
~24 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
218 km
135 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Faro
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Portimão | 38,487 | #38 |
| Lagos | 33,494 | #52 |
| Olhão | 29,239 | #64 |
| Quarteira | 24,420 | #86 |
| Porto de Mós | 23,648 | #91 |
| Laranjeiro | 20,473 | #118 |
| Loulé | 17,930 | #140 |
| Quelfes | 17,253 | #147 |
Cities near Faro
FAQ
What is the population of Faro?
Faro has a population of 70,347 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Faro in?
Faro is located in Faro, Portugal.
Is Faro the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 218 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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