Largest Cities in Aveiro

Top 45 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Portugal · Aveiro

Largest Cities — Aveiro

1 Aveiro 80,880

2 Espinho 32,786

3 São João da Madeira 22,079

4 Vilar 21,227

5 Arouca 21,146

6 Ovar 18,452

7 Ílhavo 17,236

8 Feira 16,376

9 Gafanha 14,840

10 Esgueira 13,431

11 Águeda 11,941

12 Oliveira de Azemeis 11,771

13 Esmoriz 11,393

14 Cucujães 11,087

15 Aradas 10,087

16 Lourosa 9,619

17 São João de Ver 9,568

18 Argoncilhe 8,743

19 Fiães 8,708

20 Murtosa 8,282

21 Beduido 8,201

22 Sol Posto 8,026

23 Quinta do Gato 8,026

24 Albergaria-a-Velha 7,974

25 Vale de Cambra 7,649

26 Silvalde 7,188

27 Oiã 7,118

28 Válega 7,005

29 Arrifana 6,927

30 Cacia 6,830

31 São João 6,762

32 Arcos 6,725

33 Avanca 6,540

34 Oliveira do Bairro 6,239

35 Eirol 6,190

36 Lobão 6,049

37 Eixo 5,978

38 Branca 5,632

39 Lamas 5,628

40 São Roque 5,575

41 Macieira de Cambra 5,348

42 Nogueira da Regedoura 5,328

43 Marco da Oliveirinha 5,273

44 Barro 5,273

45 Valongo 5,085

The largest cities in Aveiro represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Aveiro leads with a population of 80,880, followed by Espinho and São João da Madeira. 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. 02 dominates the top 10 with 10 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. Aveiro's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 02 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 178,118.

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