The municipality of Penafiel lies in Porto district, in northern Portugal: according to the 2021 census it is home to 69,687 people, over 212.3 km².
Density, at about 328 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 18 municipalities in Porto district, it is number 9 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 27 km east of Porto, the capital. The nearest major city is Porto, about 25 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Amarante (24 km), Arouca (24 km), Vila Nova de Gaia (26 km), Porto (27 km), Santa Maria da Feira (32 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Penafiel; all the municipalities in Porto district are listed on their own page.
Penafiel on the map
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Municipalities of Porto district · Porto, Douro and Trás-os-Montes