Palmela Population 2026
Palmela has a population of 16,934, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Setúbal. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,934
Rank in Portugal
#156
Coordinates
38.57°N, 8.90°W
~190 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
28 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Setúbal
Cities near Palmela
- Setúbal118,166 people · ~5 km away
- Pinhal Novo23,510 people · ~7 km away
- Azeitão18,877 people · ~11 km away
- Moita17,795 people · ~12 km away
- Quinta Do Conde25,606 people · ~12 km away
- Montijo30,011 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palmela?
Palmela has a population of 16,934 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Palmela in?
Palmela is located in Setúbal, Portugal.
Is Palmela the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 28 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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