Loures Population 2026
Loures has a population of 66,231, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Lisbon. Roughly 0.6% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 7.8× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,231
Rank in Portugal
#16
Coordinates
38.83°N, 9.17°W
~23 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lisbon
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 517,802 | #1 |
| Amadora | 178,858 | #4 |
| Queluz | 103,399 | #10 |
| Cacém | 93,982 | #11 |
| Algueirão | 66,250 | #15 |
| Rio de Mouro | 54,695 | #18 |
| Odivelas | 54,624 | #19 |
| São Domingos de Rana | 46,718 | #26 |
Cities near Loures
- Ramada17,535 people · ~3 km away
- Odivelas54,624 people · ~4 km away
- Camarate20,177 people · ~5 km away
- Santa Iria da Azóia18,573 people · ~6 km away
- São João da Talha18,925 people · ~6 km away
- Lumiar46,334 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Loures?
Loures has a population of 66,231 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Loures in?
Loures is located in Lisbon, Portugal.
Is Loures the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 12 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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