Olhão Population 2026
Olhão has a population of 29,239, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Faro. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,239
Rank in Portugal
#64
Coordinates
37.03°N, 7.84°W
~11 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
221 km
137 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Faro
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Faro | 70,347 | #14 |
| Portimão | 38,487 | #38 |
| Lagos | 33,494 | #52 |
| Quarteira | 24,420 | #86 |
| Porto de Mós | 23,648 | #91 |
| Laranjeiro | 20,473 | #118 |
| Loulé | 17,930 | #140 |
| Quelfes | 17,253 | #147 |
Cities near Olhão
FAQ
What is the population of Olhão?
Olhão has a population of 29,239 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Olhão in?
Olhão is located in Faro, Portugal.
Is Olhão the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 221 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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