Vila Nova de Gaia Population 2026
Vila Nova de Gaia has a population of 70,811, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Porto. Roughly 0.7% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 7.3× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,811
Rank in Portugal
#13
Coordinates
41.12°N, 8.61°W
~122 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
271 km
168 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Porto
| City | Population | Rank in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Porto | 252,687 | #2 |
| Felgueiras | 58,065 | #17 |
| Rio Tinto | 49,966 | #25 |
| Paranhos | 45,883 | #29 |
| Ermesinde | 39,420 | #36 |
| Santo Ovídio | 38,544 | #37 |
| Maia | 36,426 | #42 |
| Afurada de Baixo | 34,332 | #49 |
Cities near Vila Nova de Gaia
- Santo Ovídio38,544 people · ~1 km away
- Oliveira do Douro24,407 people · ~2 km away
- Porto252,687 people · ~3 km away
- Canidelo26,431 people · ~3 km away
- Afurada de Baixo34,332 people · ~4 km away
- Lordelo do Ouro22,270 people · ~4 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vila Nova de Gaia?
Vila Nova de Gaia has a population of 70,811 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Vila Nova de Gaia in?
Vila Nova de Gaia is located in Porto, Portugal.
Is Vila Nova de Gaia the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 271 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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