Santo António Population 2026
Santo António has a population of 25,940, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Madeira. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,940
Rank in Portugal
#82
Coordinates
32.66°N, 16.93°W
~234 m elevation · Atlantic/Madeira
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
973 km
604 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Madeira
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Funchal | 105,795 | #8 |
| Câmara de Lobos | 32,209 | #57 |
| São Martinho | 26,482 | #78 |
| Caniço | 23,368 | #94 |
Cities near Santo António
- Funchal105,795 people · ~1 km away
- São Martinho26,482 people · ~2 km away
- Câmara de Lobos32,209 people · ~4 km away
- Caniço23,368 people · ~9 km away
- Porto de Mós23,648 people · ~899 km away
- Lagos33,494 people · ~900 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santo António?
Santo António has a population of 25,940 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Santo António in?
Santo António is located in Madeira, Portugal.
Is Santo António the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 973 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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