Lagos Population 2026

Lagos has a population of 33,494, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Faro. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,494

Rank in Portugal

#52

Coordinates

37.10°N, 8.67°W

~12 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

185 km

115 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Faro

City	Population	Rank in Portugal
Faro	70,347	#14
Portimão	38,487	#38
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 Lagos

Porto de Mós23,648 people · ~2 km away
Portimão38,487 people · ~13 km away
Albufeira15,851 people · ~38 km away
Quarteira24,420 people · ~51 km away
Loulé17,930 people · ~58 km away
Faro70,347 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lagos?

Lagos has a population of 33,494 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Lagos in?

Lagos is located in Faro, Portugal.

Is Lagos the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 185 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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