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Smallest Cities in Portugal

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Portugal

1 Azinhaga 14 5,001
2 Paços 17 5,001
3 Nine 04 5,001
4 Póvoa de Lanhoso 04 5,008
5 Nevogilde 17 5,018
6 Parchal 09 5,019
7 Alcanede 18 5,020
8 Angeiras 17 5,034
9 Vila Franca do Campo 23 5,035
10 Refojos de Basto 04 5,037
11 Peso da Régua 21 5,048
12 Brito 04 5,051
13 Louriçal 13 5,085
14 Valongo 02 5,085
15 Castro Marim 09 5,089
16 Antanhol 07 5,108
17 Cruz 17 5,123
18 Camacha 10 5,149
19 Quinta de Santo António 19 5,154
20 Salvaterra de Magos 18 5,165
21 Vila Nova de Paiva 22 5,176
22 Árvore 17 5,196
23 Ribeira Grande 23 5,198
24 Bela Vista 17 5,198
25 Mêda 11 5,202
26 Ventosa 14 5,215
27 Caranguejeira 13 5,248
28 Alvor 09 5,272
29 Marco da Oliveirinha 02 5,273
30 Barro 02 5,273
31 Gemunde 17 5,284
32 Vidago 21 5,300
33 Cabo Ruivo 14 5,302
34 Assafarge 07 5,302
35 Nogueira da Regedoura 02 5,328
36 Aljustrel 03 5,334
37 Macieira de Cambra 02 5,348
38 Miramar 17 5,360
39 Merelim 04 5,363
40 Intendente 14 5,392
41 Galegos 04 5,404
42 São Miguel do Couto 17 5,416
43 São Mamede 14 5,420
44 Monchique 09 5,421
45 Urgeses 04 5,457
46 Riachos 18 5,463
47 Nogueira 17 5,473
48 Aguiar da Beira 11 5,473
49 Santa Luzia 10 5,490
50 São Pedro do Sul 22 5,497
51 Bairro Silva Braga 17 5,500
52 Pataias 13 5,510
53 Santa Maria de Avioso 17 5,513
54 Poiares 07 5,514
55 Vilela 21 5,540
56 Barrosas 17 5,573
57 São Roque 02 5,575
58 Carregal do Sal 22 5,600
59 Trafaria 19 5,603
60 Moreira de Conegos 04 5,607
61 Corujeira de Dentro 10 5,627
62 Lamas 02 5,628
63 Branca 02 5,632
64 Sertã 06 5,636
65 Sernancelhe 22 5,671
66 Bairro do Loreto 07 5,699
67 Palmeira 04 5,700
68 Olival 17 5,715
69 Vila do Bispo 09 5,717
70 Oleiros 06 5,721
71 Taipas 04 5,723
72 Caldelas 04 5,724
73 Boticas 21 5,750
74 Monte Real 13 5,756
75 Marinhais 18 5,788
76 São Gonçalo 10 5,806
77 Vieira de Leiria 13 5,807
78 Odemira 03 5,830
79 Redondo 08 5,845
80 Bombarral 13 5,852
81 Aljezur 09 5,884
82 Ribeira de Pena 21 5,887
83 Arazede 07 5,906
84 Vidigueira 03 5,932
85 Ribeira Brava 10 5,932
86 Milharado 14 5,935
87 Olival Basto 14 5,959
88 Eixo 02 5,978
89 Cova da Moura 14 6,000
90 Vila da Lixa 17 6,000
91 Fontanelas 14 6,001
92 Armação de Pêra 09 6,003
93 Vila Nova da Telha 17 6,004
94 Santa Cruz 10 6,010
95 Porto de Mós 13 6,032
96 Gandra 17 6,034
97 Lobão 02 6,049
98 Marinhas 04 6,052
99 Praia da Vitória 23 6,061
100 São Vicente 10 6,063

The smallest cities in Portugal (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Azinhaga has a population of just 5,001. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,001 residents, Azinhaga is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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