Leça da Palmeira Population 2026
Leça da Palmeira has a population of 17,996, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Porto. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,996
Rank in Portugal
#139
Coordinates
41.19°N, 8.70°W
~18 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
277 km
172 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Porto
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Porto | 252,687 | #2 |
| Vila Nova de Gaia | 70,811 | #13 |
| Felgueiras | 58,065 | #17 |
| Rio Tinto | 49,966 | #25 |
| Paranhos | 45,883 | #29 |
| Ermesinde | 39,420 | #36 |
| Santo Ovídio | 38,544 | #37 |
| Maia | 36,426 | #42 |
Cities near Leça da Palmeira
- Matosinhos28,070 people · ~1 km away
- Aldoar29,085 people · ~4 km away
- Senhora da Hora28,930 people · ~4 km away
- São Tiago de Custoias19,000 people · ~6 km away
- Lordelo do Ouro22,270 people · ~6 km away
- Afurada de Baixo34,332 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Leça da Palmeira?
Leça da Palmeira has a population of 17,996 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Leça da Palmeira in?
Leça da Palmeira is located in Porto, Portugal.
Is Leça da Palmeira the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 277 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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