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Where is Portugal?



Portugal is located in South-Western part of Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, Its bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. It lies between latitudes 32° and 43° N, and longitudes 32° and 6° W.


Location Map of Portugal

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Map showing Location of Portugal in the World map.

Where is Portugal Located?

The given Portugal location map shows that Portugal is located in the south-western part of Europe continent. Portugal map also shows that it is part of Iberian Peninsula along with Spain. Portugal shares its international boundary with Spain from the north and east side. However, in the werstern side Atlantic Ocean lies.

Lisbon is the capital city as well as the largest city of the country. The government type of Portugal is a democratic republic, which has been adonpted in the year 1976 with the ratification of the Constitution. It is a member of the European Union, the United Nations, NATO, the Latin Union, the Organization of Ibero-American States, OECD, Community of Portuguese Language Countries, and the European Union's Eurozone.

The climate type of Portugal is Mediterranean featured with distict seasonal variations. The country’s economy largely depends upon the fishing and tourism. However, agriculture and other secondary sector industries are there but their contributions are comparatively low. Tourism is one fast growing sectors.

Regions of Portugal

RegionCapital / Main CityPopulationAreaLatitude and Longitude
Lisbon Metropolitan AreaLisbon2.9 million+3,015 sq km (1,164 sq mi)38.7223° N, 9.1393° W
NortePorto3.5 million+21,278 sq km (8,216 sq mi)41.1579° N, 8.6291° W
CentroCoimbra2.2 million+28,199 sq km (10,888 sq mi)40.2033° N, 8.4103° W
AlentejoÉvora700,000+31,605 sq km (12,203 sq mi)38.5710° N, 7.9135° W
AlgarveFaro500,000+4,997 sq km (1,929 sq mi)37.0194° N, 7.9304° W
MadeiraFunchal250,000+801 sq km (309 sq mi)32.6669° N, 16.9241° W
AzoresPonta Delgada240,000+2,322 sq km (897 sq mi)37.7412° N, 25.6756° W
LeiriaLeiria470,000+3,517 sq km (1,358 sq mi)39.7436° N, 8.8071° W
BragaBraga850,000+2,673 sq km (1,032 sq mi)41.5454° N, 8.4265° W
SantarémSantarém430,000+6,747 sq km (2,605 sq mi)39.2362° N, 8.6850° W

10 Largest Cities in Portugal

CityRegionPopulationLatitude and Longitude
LisbonLisbon Metropolitan Area550,000+38.7223° N, 9.1393° W
PortoNorte240,000+41.1579° N, 8.6291° W
Vila Nova de GaiaNorte190,000+41.1333° N, 8.6167° W
AmadoraLisbon Metropolitan Area180,000+38.7538° N, 9.2308° W
BragaNorte195,000+41.5454° N, 8.4265° W
CoimbraCentro145,000+40.2033° N, 8.4103° W
FunchalMadeira110,000+32.6669° N, 16.9241° W
SetúbalLisbon Metropolitan Area120,000+38.5244° N, 8.8882° W
AlmadaLisbon Metropolitan Area175,000+38.6803° N, 9.1583° W
AveiroCentro80,000+40.6405° N, 8.6538° W

Top Tourist Attractions and Famous Places to Visit in Portugal

  • Belém Tower - Lisbon
  • Pena Palace - Sintra
  • Ribeira District - Porto
  • Algarve Beaches - Algarve
  • Jerónimos Monastery - Lisbon
  • Douro Valley Vineyards - Norte
  • Madeira Botanical Gardens - Madeira
  • Bom Jesus do Monte - Braga
  • University of Coimbra - Coimbra
  • Benagil Sea Cave - Algarve
  • Azores Volcanic Landscapes - Azores
  • Óbidos Medieval Village - Leiria
  • São Jorge Castle - Lisbon
  • Livraria Lello - Porto
  • Nazaré Beach - Centro
  • Évora Roman Temple - Alentejo

Portugal Facts

ContinentEurope
CountryPortugal
Official NamePortuguese Republic
CapitalLisbon
Largest CityLisbon
Coordinates39.3999° N, 8.2245° W
Administrative Divisions18 Districts and 2 Autonomous Regions
Official LanguagesPortuguese
DemonymPortuguese
GovernmentUnitary Semi-Presidential Republic
Independence1143
Total Area92,212 sq km (35,603 sq mi)
Population10.5 million+ (2025 est.)
Population Density114 people per sq km
CurrencyEuro (€)
GDP NominalApprox. USD 320 billion
EconomyAdvanced High-Income Economy
Postal Code Format####-###
Country Calling Code+351
Time ZoneWET (UTC+0)
Internet TLD.pt
ISO Country CodePT
Driving SideRight
Major CitiesLisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Funchal
Major AirportsLisbon Airport, Porto Airport, Faro Airport
Highest PointMount Pico (2,351 m)
Longest RiverTagus River
ClimateMediterranean Climate
Average Summer Temperature22°C to 35°C
Average Winter Temperature5°C to 15°C
Famous ForHistoric Cities, Beaches, Wine, Maritime History, Fado Music
National AnimalBarcelos Rooster
National SportFootball
National DishBacalhau
Official Websiteportugal.gov.pt

Major Rivers in Portugal

  • Tagus River
  • Douro River
  • Guadiana River
  • Mondego River
  • Sado River
  • Minho River

Portugal Climate Facts

Climate TypeMediterranean and Oceanic
Summer Temperature22°C to 35°C
Winter Temperature5°C to 15°C
Average Rainfall400 mm to 3,000 mm annually depending on region

Neighboring Countries of Portugal

  • Spain - East and North

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