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Braga, Braga

Portugal

Regional capital41.5514° N, 8.4231° W

Braga is a city located in Portugal, within the province of Braga. With a population of 193,324, it is one of the notable urban centers in the region.

Population193,324
ProvinceBraga
Coordinates41.5514° N, 8.4231° W
CountryPortugal
Rank in Portugal#3 of 16,611

Map

Nearest Airports

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Braga Municipal Aerodrome

LPBRRegional

4.4 km away

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Laúndos Airfield UL

PT-0023Local

26.4 km away

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Vilar de Luz Airfield

LPVLRegional

31.5 km away

About Braga

Situated at coordinates 41.5514° N latitude and -8.42311° W longitude, Braga lies in the Northern Hemisphere at an elevation of 190 meters. The city operates within the Europe/Lisbon timezone and is surrounded by several nearby cities.

Braga ranks #3 among 1,404 cities in Portugal by population. It follows Lisbon and Porto, which have populations of 517,802 and 252,687, respectively, within a total urban population of 10,858,523 in the country.

Cities in Braga

The city is the capital of the Braga province, which ranks #1 out of 85 cities. Other cities in the province include Guimarães, Esposende, Bairro Novo, Barcelos, and Fafe. The region is equipped with various amenities, including 7 hospitals, 154 schools, and 6 universities.

Guimarães40,604Esposende34,625Bairro Novo32,876Barcelos19,085Fafe16,868Cabeceiras de Basto16,710Semelhe11,700Real11,700Calendário11,357Caldas de Vizela10,239

Nearby Cities

Braga is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Santa TeclaCity
0.6 km
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Soito ChãoCity
1.4 km
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Ponte FalcãoCity
1.4 km
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Senhor da VeigaCity
1.5 km
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Areal de BaixoCity
1.5 km
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Bairro NovoCity · 32,876 inhab.
1.6 km
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MoutaCity
1.8 km
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RealCity · 11,700 inhab.
1.9 km
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EspadanidoCity
2.1 km
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DumeCity
2.1 km
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CideCity
2.2 km
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CarcavelosCity
2.2 km
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RemelheCity
2.2 km
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FerreirosCity
2.3 km
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CancelaCity
2.3 km
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EspeçandeCity
2.4 km
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LamaçãesCity
2.4 km
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FraiãoCity
2.5 km
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LomarCity
2.6 km
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CalçadaCity
2.6 km

Explore Portugal

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Portugal, compare countries, view rankings, or access the complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Portugal

#1 Lisbon517,802#2 Porto252,687#3 Braga193,324#4 Amadora178,858#5 Coimbra140,796

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Braga?

The population of Braga is 193,324.

In which province/state is Braga located?

Braga is located in the province of Braga.

What are the coordinates of Braga?

The coordinates of Braga are 41.5514° N latitude and -8.42311° W longitude.

What is the elevation of Braga?

The elevation of Braga is 190 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Braga?

The nearest airport to Braga is Braga Municipal Aerodrome.

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