Portalegre Population 2026
Portalegre has a population of 22,368, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Portalegre. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,368
Rank in Portugal
#100
Coordinates
39.29°N, 7.43°W
~460 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
161 km
100 miles, straight line
Cities near Portalegre
- Castelo Branco33,479 people · ~59 km away
- Évora53,591 people · ~91 km away
- Tomar19,168 people · ~91 km away
- Entroncamento19,887 people · ~91 km away
- Torres Novas15,002 people · ~98 km away
- Santarém29,385 people · ~108 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Portalegre?
Portalegre has a population of 22,368 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Portalegre in?
Portalegre is located in Portalegre, Portugal.
Is Portalegre the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 161 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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