Viseu Population 2026

Viseu has a population of 103,502, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Viseu. Roughly 1.0% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 5.0× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

103,502

Rank in Portugal

Coordinates

40.66°N, 7.91°W

~469 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

240 km

149 miles, straight line

Cities near Viseu

Arouca21,146 people · ~41 km away
Covilhã17,610 people · ~54 km away
São João da Madeira22,079 people · ~56 km away
Guarda40,126 people · ~56 km away
Baião20,522 people · ~57 km away
Sequeira28,502 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Viseu?

Viseu has a population of 103,502 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Viseu in?

Viseu is located in Viseu, Portugal.

Is Viseu the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 240 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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