Moita Population 2026

Moita has a population of 17,795, making it the #141 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Setúbal. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,795

Rank in Portugal

#141

Coordinates

38.65°N, 8.99°W

~10 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

16 km

10 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Setúbal

City	Population	Rank in Portugal
Setúbal	118,166	#7
Amora	52,577	#21
Corroios	52,520	#22
Barreiro	51,280	#23
Sesimbra	41,134	#33
Almada	34,008	#50
Arrentela	30,156	#59
Montijo	30,011	#60

Cities near Moita

Lavradio21,877 people · ~6 km away
Montijo30,011 people · ~6 km away
Pinhal Novo23,510 people · ~7 km away
Barreiro51,280 people · ~7 km away
Arrentela30,156 people · ~10 km away
Quinta Do Conde25,606 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Moita?

Moita has a population of 17,795 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #141 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Moita in?

Moita is located in Setúbal, Portugal.

Is Moita the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 16 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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