Ovar Population 2026

Ovar has a population of 18,452, making it the #136 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Aveiro. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,452

Rank in Portugal

#136

Coordinates

40.86°N, 8.63°W

~16 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

241 km

150 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aveiro

City	Population	Rank in Portugal
Aveiro	80,880	#12
Espinho	32,786	#56
São João da Madeira	22,079	#103
Vilar	21,227	#108
Arouca	21,146	#111
Ílhavo	17,236	#148
Feira	16,376	#160

Cities near Ovar

Feira16,376 people · ~10 km away
São João da Madeira22,079 people · ~12 km away
Espinho32,786 people · ~17 km away
Aveiro80,880 people · ~24 km away
Vilar21,227 people · ~26 km away
Santo Ovídio38,544 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ovar?

Ovar has a population of 18,452 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #136 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Ovar in?

Ovar is located in Aveiro, Portugal.

Is Ovar the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 241 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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