Ílhavo Population 2026

Ílhavo has a population of 17,236, making it the #148 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Aveiro. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,236

Rank in Portugal

#148

Coordinates

40.60°N, 8.67°W

~13 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

213 km

132 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aveiro

City	Population	Rank in Portugal
Aveiro	80,880	#12
Espinho	32,786	#56
São João da Madeira	22,079	#103
Vilar	21,227	#108
Arouca	21,146	#111
Ovar	18,452	#136
Feira	16,376	#160

Cities near Ílhavo

Vilar21,227 people · ~4 km away
Aveiro80,880 people · ~5 km away
Ovar18,452 people · ~29 km away
São João da Madeira22,079 people · ~37 km away
Feira16,376 people · ~38 km away
Eiras17,154 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ílhavo?

Ílhavo has a population of 17,236 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #148 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Ílhavo in?

Ílhavo is located in Aveiro, Portugal.

Is Ílhavo the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 213 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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