Vilar Population 2026

Vilar has a population of 21,227, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Aveiro. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

Location of Vilar (capital Lisbon shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

21,227

Rank in Portugal

#108

Coordinates

40.63°N, 8.63°W

~27 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

216 km

134 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aveiro

City	Population	Rank in Portugal
Aveiro	80,880	#12
Espinho	32,786	#56
São João da Madeira	22,079	#103
Arouca	21,146	#111
Ovar	18,452	#136
Ílhavo	17,236	#148
Feira	16,376	#160

Cities near Vilar

Aveiro80,880 people · ~2 km away
Ílhavo17,236 people · ~4 km away
Ovar18,452 people · ~26 km away
São João da Madeira22,079 people · ~33 km away
Feira16,376 people · ~34 km away
Espinho32,786 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Vilar?

Vilar has a population of 21,227 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Vilar in?

Vilar is located in Aveiro, Portugal.

Is Vilar the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 216 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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