Maia Population 2026
Maia has a population of 36,426, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Porto. Roughly 0.4% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,426
Rank in Portugal
#42
Coordinates
41.24°N, 8.62°W
~93 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
283 km
176 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 |
| Afurada de Baixo | 34,332 | #49 |
Cities near Maia
- Vermoim15,764 people · ~1 km away
- São Tiago de Custoias19,000 people · ~4 km away
- Águas Santas27,686 people · ~5 km away
- São Mamede de Infesta25,940 people · ~5 km away
- Ermesinde39,420 people · ~6 km away
- Senhora da Hora28,930 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maia?
Maia has a population of 36,426 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Maia in?
Maia is located in Porto, Portugal.
Is Maia the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 283 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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