Matosinhos Population 2026
Matosinhos has a population of 28,070, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Porto. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,070
Rank in Portugal
#72
Coordinates
41.18°N, 8.69°W
~17 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
276 km
171 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 Matosinhos
- Leça da Palmeira17,996 people · ~1 km away
- Aldoar29,085 people · ~2 km away
- Senhora da Hora28,930 people · ~3 km away
- Lordelo do Ouro22,270 people · ~5 km away
- São Tiago de Custoias19,000 people · ~5 km away
- Afurada de Baixo34,332 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Matosinhos?
Matosinhos has a population of 28,070 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Matosinhos in?
Matosinhos is located in Porto, Portugal.
Is Matosinhos the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 276 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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