Guarda Population 2026

Guarda has a population of 40,126, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Guarda. Roughly 0.4% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

Location of Guarda (capital Lisbon shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

40,126

Rank in Portugal

#35

Coordinates

40.54°N, 7.27°W

~1,008 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

258 km

160 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Guarda

City	Population	Rank in Portugal
Sequeira	28,502	#70
Custoias	19,406	#126

Cities near Guarda

Sequeira28,502 people · ~4 km away
Covilhã17,610 people · ~35 km away
Viseu103,502 people · ~56 km away
Custoias19,406 people · ~63 km away
Castelo Branco33,479 people · ~82 km away
Arouca21,146 people · ~93 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Guarda?

Guarda has a population of 40,126 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Guarda in?

Guarda is located in Guarda, Portugal.

Is Guarda the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 258 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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