Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
253K
Population
41 km2
Area
349 Mbps
Internet
104m
Elevation
UTC±00:00
Timezone
OPO (13km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Porto, officially the Ancient, Very Noble, Ever Loyal and Undefeated City of Porto, also known in English as Oporto, is the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is the capital of the Porto District and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. Porto city proper, which is the entire municipality of Porto, is small compared to...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Portugal
Region
Southern Europe
Population
253K
Timezone
UTC±00:00
Elevation
104 m
Currency
EUR
Language
Portuguese
Airport
OPO
GPS
41.15, -8.61
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
34,410 points of interest mapped in Porto — 831 per km2
Tech
349 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
51% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
INFRASTRUCTURE
34,410 total POIs 830.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,690
Cafes
1,272
Bars
322
Fast Food
237
Shopping
Supermarkets
291
Convenience
231
Shopping Malls
79
Healthcare
Hospitals
29
Clinics
298
Pharmacies
252
Education
Schools
759
Universities
63
Libraries
35
Recreation
Parks
9,767
Playgrounds
402
Sports
1,660
Cinemas
14
Museums
105
Theatres
44
Transport
Bus Stops
6,513
Train Stations
144
Fuel Stations
242
Services
Banks
252
ATMs
251
Post Offices
69
Police
67
Fire Stations
29
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
349 Mbps
Download
215 Mbps
Upload
6ms
Latency
51,029
Tests
14,965
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
12°
J
12°
F
14°
M
16°
A
17°
M
19°
J
19°
J
19°
A
17°
S
16°
O
14°
N
12°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 15.5 C Range: 11.7 - 19.3 C Rain: 1,559 mm/year Sunshine: 3,293 h/year
CITY SCORES
94.3
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
52.3
Overall
COST OF LIVING
CIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
49.3
Overall
51% cheaper than NYC
29.6
Rent
70% cheaper than NYC
46.5
Groceries
54% cheaper than NYC
47.0
Restaurants
53% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
13 km from center
~23 min ride
FUN FACTS
Porto, officially the Ancient, Very Noble, Ever Loyal and Undefeated City of Porto, also known in English as Oporto, is the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon.
It is the capital of the Porto District and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas.
Porto city proper, which is the entire municipality of Porto, is small compared to its metropolitan area, with an estimated population of 252,687 people in a municipal area of 41.42 km2 (16 sq mi).
As of 2025, the Porto metropolitan area has around 1.8 million people in an area of 2,395 km2 (925 sq mi), making it the second-largest urban area in Portugal.
On the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European centers, and its core was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996, as the Historic Centre of Porto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Porto known for?
Porto is a city in Portugal. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Porto?
Porto has an average download speed of 349 Mbps and upload speed of 215 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Porto?
Porto has an average year-round temperature of approximately 15.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Porto?
Porto is served by OPO (Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport), approximately 13 km from the city center.
What is the population of Porto?
The population of Porto is approximately 253K.
What infrastructure does Porto have?
Porto has 34,410 mapped points of interest, including 1,690 restaurants, 29 hospitals, 759 schools.
What country is Porto in?
Porto is located in Portugal.