Tomar Population 2026
Tomar has a population of 19,168, making it the #128 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Santarém. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,168
Rank in Portugal
#128
Coordinates
39.60°N, 8.41°W
~55 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
117 km
73 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santarém
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Monsanto | 50,000 | #24 |
| Santarém | 29,385 | #63 |
| Entroncamento | 19,887 | #122 |
| Torres Novas | 15,002 | #174 |
Cities near Tomar
- Entroncamento19,887 people · ~16 km away
- Torres Novas15,002 people · ~18 km away
- Monsanto50,000 people · ~30 km away
- Leiria128,640 people · ~38 km away
- Pombal17,355 people · ~40 km away
- Santarém29,385 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tomar?
Tomar has a population of 19,168 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #128 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Tomar in?
Tomar is located in Santarém, Portugal.
Is Tomar the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 117 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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