Sesimbra Population 2026
Sesimbra has a population of 41,134, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Setúbal. Roughly 0.4% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,134
Rank in Portugal
#33
Coordinates
38.44°N, 9.10°W
~26 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
31 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Setúbal
Cities near Sesimbra
- Azeitão18,877 people · ~11 km away
- Quinta Do Conde25,606 people · ~14 km away
- Arrentela30,156 people · ~20 km away
- Setúbal118,166 people · ~21 km away
- Amora52,577 people · ~21 km away
- Charneca de Caparica29,763 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sesimbra?
Sesimbra has a population of 41,134 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Sesimbra in?
Sesimbra is located in Setúbal, Portugal.
Is Sesimbra the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 31 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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