Póvoa de Varzim Population 2026
Póvoa de Varzim has a population of 29,044, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Porto. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,044
Rank in Portugal
#66
Coordinates
41.38°N, 8.76°W
~16 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
297 km
184 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Porto
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Porto | 252,687 | #2 |
| 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 |
Cities near Póvoa de Varzim
FAQ
What is the population of Póvoa de Varzim?
Póvoa de Varzim has a population of 29,044 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Póvoa de Varzim in?
Póvoa de Varzim is located in Porto, Portugal.
Is Póvoa de Varzim the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 297 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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