Setúbal Population 2026
Setúbal has a population of 118,166, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Setúbal. Roughly 1.1% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 4.4× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
118,166
Rank in Portugal
#7
Coordinates
38.52°N, 8.89°W
~16 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
32 km
20 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Setúbal
Cities near Setúbal
- Palmela16,934 people · ~5 km away
- Azeitão18,877 people · ~11 km away
- Pinhal Novo23,510 people · ~12 km away
- Quinta Do Conde25,606 people · ~14 km away
- Moita17,795 people · ~17 km away
- Sesimbra41,134 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Setúbal?
Setúbal has a population of 118,166 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Setúbal in?
Setúbal is located in Setúbal, Portugal.
Is Setúbal the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 32 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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