Vila Franca de Xira Population 2026
Vila Franca de Xira has a population of 18,355, making it the #137 biggest city in 🇵🇹 Portugal, located in Lisbon. Roughly 0.2% of Portugal's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Lisbon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,355
Rank in Portugal
#137
Coordinates
38.96°N, 8.99°W
~15 m elevation · Europe/Lisbon
Distance to capital (Lisbon)
29 km
18 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lisbon
Cities near Vila Franca de Xira
- Vialonga16,088 people · ~12 km away
- Póvoa de Santa Iria28,901 people · ~12 km away
- Santa Iria da Azóia18,573 people · ~16 km away
- Azambuja21,422 people · ~17 km away
- São João da Talha18,925 people · ~17 km away
- Camarate20,177 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vila Franca de Xira?
Vila Franca de Xira has a population of 18,355 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #137 biggest city in Portugal.
What region is Vila Franca de Xira in?
Vila Franca de Xira is located in Lisbon, Portugal.
Is Vila Franca de Xira the capital of Portugal?
No, the capital of Portugal is Lisbon, about 29 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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