What is the Capital of Portugal?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Portugal is Lisbon. Portugal is located in Southern Europe, Europe, with a population of 10,749,635. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Portuguese.
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Lisbon at a glance
| Capital city | Lisbon |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal (Portuguese Republic) |
| Region | Southern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 10,749,635 (89th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +351 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Portugal
- Madrid, capital of Spain
Portugal in context
- Portugal covers 92,090 km², making it the 109th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 117 people per km² ranks 79th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Spain.
- With 10,749,635 people, Portugal holds about 8.2% of the population of Southern Europe.
- That is roughly 1.3% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Portugal is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Portugal — FAQ
What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
Is Lisbon the largest city in Portugal?
Yes — Lisbon is both the capital and the largest city of Portugal.
What country is Lisbon in?
Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal.
What continent is Lisbon in?
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is located in Europe.
Is Lisbon the capital of Portugal?
Yes — Lisbon is the capital of Portugal (official name: Portuguese Republic).
Lisbon is the capital of which country?
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, in Southern Europe.
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