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Lisbon overview
Lisbon (orange) and the other large cities of Portugal
Lisbon lies in Portugal at 38.73°N, 9.15°W, about 68 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Lisbon (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Portugal: the next largest cities are Porto (252,687), Braga (193,324), Coimbra (140,796). Together, the three largest cities hold 9.3% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Setúbal, about 32 km away, followed by Santarém (69 km).
Portugal as a whole has a live population of 10,391,219 (-0.2% a year) and ranks #94 of 238 countries — see the Portugal population page for the full statistics and the Portugal atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Lisbon
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Setúbal Setúbal | 32 km | 118,166 |
| Santarém Santarém | 69 km | 29,385 |
| Monsanto Santarém | 90 km | 50,000 |
| Évora Évora | 110 km | 53,591 |
| Leiria Leiria | 117 km | 128,640 |
| Beja Beja | 137 km | 34,760 |
| Portalegre Portalegre | 161 km | 22,368 |
| Coimbra Coimbra | 176 km | 140,796 |
Largest cities in Portugal
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LisbonCapital | Lisbon | 517,802 |
| 2 | Porto | Porto | 252,687 |
| 3 | Braga | Braga | 193,324 |
| 4 | Coimbra | Coimbra | 140,796 |
| 5 | Leiria | Leiria | 128,640 |
| 6 | Setúbal | Setúbal | 118,166 |
| 7 | Funchal | Madeira | 105,795 |
| 8 | Viseu | Viseu | 103,502 |
| 9 | Aveiro | Aveiro | 80,880 |
| 10 | Faro | Faro | 70,347 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lisbon?
Lisbon has about 517,802 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Lisbon the capital of Portugal?
Yes — Lisbon is the national capital of Portugal.
How big is Lisbon compared with the rest of Portugal?
Its 517,802 residents are 5% of the 10,391,219 people living in Portugal today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Lisbon?
In Portugal, at latitude 38.73 and longitude -9.15, 68 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Setúbal (32 km), Santarém (69 km), Monsanto (90 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Lisbon Population 2026 — Portugal. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/portugal/lisbon/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/portugal/lisbon/">Lisbon Population 2026 — Portugal</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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