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.

LisbonSanto António
Location of Santo António (capital Lisbon shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
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

CityPopulationRank in Portugal
Funchal105,795#8
Câmara de Lobos32,209#57
São Martinho26,482#78
Caniço23,368#94

Cities near Santo António

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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