Porto

Name: Porto
Address: Western Europe, Portugal

Western Europe, Portugal

Portugal

People from Porto are called:

Male/General:

Portuense

Pronunciation:

/ˌpɔːrtuˈɛnseɪ/

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Population:: 237,591 (2024 est.)
Country:: Portugal
Region:: Western Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Latin 'Portus Cale', meaning 'Port of Cale', referring to the ancient settlement of Cale. The name eventually gave rise to 'Portugal'.

About Porto

Second largest city in Portugal and capital of the Norte region.
Historic city located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal.
UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historical center and architecture.
Famous for Port wine production and historic wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Important cultural and economic center with beautiful azulejo tiles and baroque churches.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Lisbon

313 km south

People are called:

Lisboner

Madrid

447 km east

People are called:

Madrileño

Paris

1,154 km northeast

People are called:

Parisian

Quick Facts

Population:: 237,591 (2024 est.)
Country:: Portugal
Region:: Western Europe

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