Santarém Population 2026
Santarém has a population of 29,385, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Santarém. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,385
Rank in Portugal
#63
Coordinates
39.23°N, 8.69°W
~130 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
69 km
43 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santarém
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Monsanto | 50,000 | #24 |
| Entroncamento | 19,887 | #122 |
| Tomar | 19,168 | #128 |
| Torres Novas | 15,002 | #174 |
Cities near Santarém
- Azambuja21,422 people · ~24 km away
- Monsanto50,000 people · ~25 km away
- Torres Novas15,002 people · ~30 km away
- Entroncamento19,887 people · ~32 km away
- Vila Franca de Xira18,355 people · ~41 km away
- Caldas da Rainha27,378 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santarém?
Santarém has a population of 29,385 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Santarém in?
Santarém is located in Santarém, Portugal.
Is Santarém the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 69 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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