Viana do Castelo Population 2026
Viana do Castelo has a population of 36,148, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Viana do Castelo. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,148
Rank in Portugal
#43
Coordinates
41.69°N, 8.83°W
~12 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
331 km
206 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Viana do Castelo
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Ponte de Lima | 44,667 | #30 |
| Arcos de Valdevez | 22,847 | #97 |
| Monção | 19,738 | #124 |
Cities near Viana do Castelo
- Esposende34,625 people · ~18 km away
- Ponte de Lima44,667 people · ~22 km away
- Barcelos19,085 people · ~25 km away
- Pedroso18,963 people · ~32 km away
- Póvoa de Varzim29,044 people · ~35 km away
- Braga193,324 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Viana do Castelo?
Viana do Castelo has a population of 36,148 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Viana do Castelo in?
Viana do Castelo is located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
Is Viana do Castelo the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 331 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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