Bairro Novo Population 2026

Bairro Novo has a population of 32,876, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Braga. Roughly 0.3% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,876

Rank in Portugal

#55

Coordinates

41.54°N, 8.41°W

~205 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon

Distance to capital (Lisbon)

320 km

199 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Braga

City	Population	Rank in Portugal
Braga	193,324	#3
Guimarães	40,604	#34
Esposende	34,625	#48
Barcelos	19,085	#129
Fafe	16,868	#157
Cabeceiras de Basto	16,710	#158

Cities near Bairro Novo

Braga193,324 people · ~2 km away
Guimarães40,604 people · ~14 km away
Barcelos19,085 people · ~18 km away
Fafe16,868 people · ~22 km away
Bougado21,680 people · ~26 km away
Trofa20,692 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bairro Novo?

Bairro Novo has a population of 32,876 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Portugal.

What region is Bairro Novo in?

Bairro Novo is located in Braga, Portugal.

Is Bairro Novo the capital of Portugal?

No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 320 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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