Porto Population 2026
Porto has a population of 252,687, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Porto. Roughly 2.4% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 2.0× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
252,687
Rank in Portugal
#2
Coordinates
41.15°N, 8.61°W
~91 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
273 km
170 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Porto
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Vila Nova de Gaia | 70,811 | #13 |
| Felgueiras | 58,065 | #17 |
| Rio Tinto | 49,966 | #25 |
| Paranhos | 45,883 | #29 |
| Ermesinde | 39,420 | #36 |
| Santo Ovídio | 38,544 | #37 |
| Maia | 36,426 | #42 |
| Afurada de Baixo | 34,332 | #49 |
Cities near Porto
- Vila Nova de Gaia70,811 people · ~3 km away
- Paranhos45,883 people · ~3 km away
- Afurada de Baixo34,332 people · ~3 km away
- Lordelo do Ouro22,270 people · ~3 km away
- Campanhã29,666 people · ~3 km away
- Oliveira do Douro24,407 people · ~3 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Porto?
Porto has a population of 252,687 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Porto in?
Porto is located in Porto, Portugal.
Is Porto the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 273 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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