Ponta Delgada Population 2026
Ponta Delgada has a population of 20,056, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Azores. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,056
Rank in Portugal
#121
Coordinates
37.74°N, 25.67°W
~12 m elevation · Atlantic/Azores
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
1,445 km
897 miles, straight line
Cities near Ponta Delgada
- Câmara de Lobos32,209 people · ~971 km away
- Santo António25,940 people · ~973 km away
- Funchal105,795 people · ~974 km away
- São Martinho26,482 people · ~974 km away
- Caniço23,368 people · ~981 km away
- Cascais36,436 people · ~1,422 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ponta Delgada?
Ponta Delgada has a population of 20,056 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Ponta Delgada in?
Ponta Delgada is located in Azores, Portugal.
Is Ponta Delgada the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 1,445 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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