Rio Tinto Population 2026

Rio Tinto has a population of 49,966, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Porto. Roughly 0.5% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

LisbonRio Tinto
Location of Rio Tinto (capital Lisbon shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
49,966
Rank in Portugal
#25
Coordinates
41.18°N, 8.56°W
~80 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
277 km
172 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Porto

CityPopulationRank in Portugal
Porto252,687#2
Vila Nova de Gaia70,811#13
Felgueiras58,065#17
Paranhos45,883#29
Ermesinde39,420#36
Santo Ovídio38,544#37
Maia36,426#42
Afurada de Baixo34,332#49

Cities near Rio Tinto

FAQ

What is the population of Rio Tinto?
Rio Tinto has a population of 49,966 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Rio Tinto in?
Rio Tinto is located in Porto, Portugal.
Is Rio Tinto the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 277 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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