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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Porto | 252,687 | #2 |
| Vila Nova de Gaia | 70,811 | #13 |
| Felgueiras | 58,065 | #17 |
| 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 Rio Tinto
- Baguim do Monte15,850 people · ~2 km away
- Campanhã29,666 people · ~3 km away
- Fânzeres23,916 people · ~3 km away
- Paranhos45,883 people · ~3 km away
- Águas Santas27,686 people · ~4 km away
- Ermesinde39,420 people · ~4 km away
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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