Monção Population 2026
Monção has a population of 19,738, making it the #124 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Viana do Castelo. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,738
Rank in Portugal
#124
Coordinates
42.08°N, 8.48°W
~34 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
377 km
234 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Viana do Castelo
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Ponte de Lima | 44,667 | #30 |
| Viana do Castelo | 36,148 | #43 |
| Arcos de Valdevez | 22,847 | #97 |
Cities near Monção
- Arcos de Valdevez22,847 people · ~26 km away
- Ponte de Lima44,667 people · ~36 km away
- Viana do Castelo36,148 people · ~52 km away
- Braga193,324 people · ~59 km away
- Bairro Novo32,876 people · ~60 km away
- Barcelos19,085 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Monção?
Monção has a population of 19,738 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #124 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Monção in?
Monção is located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
Is Monção the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 377 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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