Quelfes Population 2026
Quelfes has a population of 17,253, making it the #147 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Faro. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,253
Rank in Portugal
#147
Coordinates
37.06°N, 7.82°W
~32 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
219 km
136 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Faro
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Faro | 70,347 | #14 |
| Portimão | 38,487 | #38 |
| Lagos | 33,494 | #52 |
| Olhão | 29,239 | #64 |
| Quarteira | 24,420 | #86 |
| Porto de Mós | 23,648 | #91 |
| Laranjeiro | 20,473 | #118 |
| Loulé | 17,930 | #140 |
Cities near Quelfes
FAQ
What is the population of Quelfes?
Quelfes has a population of 17,253 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #147 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Quelfes in?
Quelfes is located in Faro, Portugal.
Is Quelfes the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 219 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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