Paço de Arcos Population 2026
Paço de Arcos has a population of 25,974, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Lisbon. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,974
Rank in Portugal
#81
Coordinates
38.70°N, 9.29°W
~15 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
13 km
8 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lisbon
Cities near Paço de Arcos
- Oeiras35,000 people · ~2 km away
- Carcavelos20,366 people · ~3 km away
- São Domingos de Rana46,718 people · ~4 km away
- Linda-a-Velha20,895 people · ~5 km away
- Carnaxide23,698 people · ~5 km away
- Massamá28,112 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paço de Arcos?
Paço de Arcos has a population of 25,974 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Paço de Arcos in?
Paço de Arcos is located in Lisbon, Portugal.
Is Paço de Arcos the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 13 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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