Funchal Population 2026
Funchal has a population of 105,795, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Madeira. Roughly 1.0% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 4.9× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
105,795
Rank in Portugal
#8
Coordinates
32.67°N, 16.93°W
~280 m elevation · Atlantic/Madeira
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
972 km
604 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Madeira
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Câmara de Lobos | 32,209 | #57 |
| São Martinho | 26,482 | #78 |
| Santo António | 25,940 | #82 |
| Caniço | 23,368 | #94 |
Cities near Funchal
- Santo António25,940 people · ~1 km away
- São Martinho26,482 people · ~3 km away
- Câmara de Lobos32,209 people · ~5 km away
- Caniço23,368 people · ~8 km away
- Porto de Mós23,648 people · ~898 km away
- Lagos33,494 people · ~899 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Funchal?
Funchal has a population of 105,795 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Funchal in?
Funchal is located in Madeira, Portugal.
Is Funchal the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 972 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.
← All biggest cities in Portugal · Portugal population by year