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Largest Cities in Portugal

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Portugal

1 Lisbon 14 517,802
2 Porto 17 252,687
3 Braga 04 193,324
4 Amadora 14 178,858
5 Coimbra 07 140,796
6 Leiria 13 128,640
7 Setúbal 19 118,166
8 Funchal 10 105,795
9 Viseu 22 103,502
10 Queluz 14 103,399
11 Cacém 14 93,982
12 Aveiro 02 80,880
13 Vila Nova de Gaia 17 70,811
14 Faro 09 70,347
15 Algueirão 14 66,250
16 Loures 14 66,231
17 Felgueiras 17 58,065
18 Rio de Mouro 14 54,695
19 Odivelas 14 54,624
20 Évora 08 53,591
21 Amora 19 52,577
22 Corroios 19 52,520
23 Barreiro 19 51,280
24 Monsanto 18 50,000
25 Rio Tinto 17 49,966
26 São Domingos de Rana 14 46,718
27 Figueira da Foz 07 46,600
28 Lumiar 14 46,334
29 Paranhos 17 45,883
30 Ponte de Lima 20 44,667
31 Olival 14 42,961
32 Santo António dos Olivais 07 41,150
33 Sesimbra 19 41,134
34 Guimarães 04 40,604
35 Guarda 11 40,126
36 Ermesinde 17 39,420
37 Santo Ovídio 17 38,544
38 Portimão 09 38,487
39 Damaia 14 37,607
40 Cidade Universitária 14 37,000
41 Benfica 14 36,985
42 Cascais 14 36,436
43 Maia 17 36,426
44 Viana do Castelo 20 36,148
45 Marvila 14 35,463
46 Bragança 05 35,341
47 Oeiras 14 35,000
48 Beja 03 34,760
49 Esposende 04 34,625
50 Afurada de Baixo 17 34,332
51 Almada 19 34,008
52 Olivais 14 33,788
53 Lagos 09 33,494
54 Castelo Branco 06 33,479
55 Alcabideche 14 33,315
56 Bairro Novo 04 32,876
57 Espinho 02 32,786
58 Câmara de Lobos 10 32,209
59 Alvalade 14 31,813
60 Arrentela 19 30,156
61 Montijo 19 30,011
62 Charneca de Caparica 19 29,763
63 Campanhã 17 29,666
64 Santarém 18 29,385
65 Olhão 09 29,239
66 Aldoar 17 29,085
67 Póvoa de Varzim 17 29,044
68 Senhora da Hora 17 28,930
69 Marinha Grande 13 28,916
70 Póvoa de Santa Iria 14 28,901
71 Sequeira 11 28,502
72 Massamá 14 28,112
73 Matosinhos 17 28,070
74 Gondomar 17 27,691
75 Águas Santas 17 27,686
76 Vila do Conde 17 27,642
77 Caldas da Rainha 13 27,378
78 Alfornelos 14 27,093
79 São Martinho 10 26,482
80 Canidelo 17 26,431
81 Sintra 14 26,193
82 Paço de Arcos 14 25,974
83 Santo António 10 25,940
84 São Mamede de Infesta 17 25,940
85 Quinta Do Conde 19 25,606
86 Torres Vedras 14 24,443
87 Quarteira 09 24,420
88 Oliveira do Douro 17 24,407
89 Fânzeres 17 23,916
90 Estoril 14 23,700
91 Carnaxide 14 23,698
92 Porto de Mós 09 23,648
93 Pinhal Novo 19 23,510
94 Monte Estoril 14 23,375
95 Caniço 10 23,368
96 Sete Rios 14 23,261
97 Pontinha 14 23,249
98 São Jorge de Arroios 14 22,990
99 Bomfim 17 22,978
100 Arcos de Valdevez 20 22,847

The largest cities in Portugal represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Lisbon leads with a population of 517,802, followed by Porto and Braga. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 14 dominates the top 10 with 3 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Lisbon's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 14 has 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 34,332 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,283,467.

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