Ponte de Lima Population 2026
Ponte de Lima has a population of 44,667, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Viana do Castelo. Roughly 0.4% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,667
Rank in Portugal
#30
Coordinates
41.77°N, 8.58°W
~13 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
342 km
212 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Viana do Castelo
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Viana do Castelo | 36,148 | #43 |
| Arcos de Valdevez | 22,847 | #97 |
| Monção | 19,738 | #124 |
Cities near Ponte de Lima
- Arcos de Valdevez22,847 people · ~16 km away
- Viana do Castelo36,148 people · ~22 km away
- Barcelos19,085 people · ~26 km away
- Braga193,324 people · ~27 km away
- Bairro Novo32,876 people · ~29 km away
- Esposende34,625 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ponte de Lima?
Ponte de Lima has a population of 44,667 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Ponte de Lima in?
Ponte de Lima is located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
Is Ponte de Lima the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 342 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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