Guimarães Population 2026
Guimarães has a population of 40,604, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Braga. Roughly 0.4% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,604
Rank in Portugal
#34
Coordinates
41.44°N, 8.30°W
~189 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
311 km
193 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Braga
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Braga | 193,324 | #3 |
| Esposende | 34,625 | #48 |
| Bairro Novo | 32,876 | #55 |
| Barcelos | 19,085 | #129 |
| Fafe | 16,868 | #157 |
| Cabeceiras de Basto | 16,710 | #158 |
Cities near Guimarães
- Fafe16,868 people · ~10 km away
- Felgueiras58,065 people · ~12 km away
- Bairro Novo32,876 people · ~14 km away
- Braga193,324 people · ~16 km away
- Bougado21,680 people · ~24 km away
- Trofa20,692 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Guimarães?
Guimarães has a population of 40,604 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Guimarães in?
Guimarães is located in Braga, Portugal.
Is Guimarães the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 311 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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