Montijo Population 2026

Montijo has a population of 30,011, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Setúbal. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,011

Rank in Portugal

#60

Coordinates

38.71°N, 8.97°W

~9 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

15 km

9 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
Charneca de Caparica	29,763	#61

Cities near Montijo

Moita17,795 people · ~6 km away
Lavradio21,877 people · ~8 km away
Barreiro51,280 people · ~10 km away
Pinhal Novo23,510 people · ~10 km away
Marvila35,463 people · ~12 km away
Olivais33,788 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Montijo?

Montijo has a population of 30,011 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Montijo in?

Montijo is located in Setúbal, Portugal.

Is Montijo the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 15 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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