PORTO
in numbers
Unless specified, values refer to Greater Porto
237 591
inhabitants
reside in the small municipality of Porto, which, with just over 40 square kilometers, is part of a much, much larger human concentration.
2.06 million
people
live within 25 minutes from Downtown Porto. This continuous built up area occupies 2% of the national territory and aggregates 1/5 of the nation's population.
3.21 million
people
live within 40 minutes from Downtown Porto. This area aggregates the urban area that sprawls from the District of Braga to the District of Aveiro (with Porto between). Almost 1/3 of the nation's population reside in just 4% of its territory, being the largest human agglomeration of Portugal.
5.35 million
people
live within 65 minutes from Downtown Porto. Surrounding the broader metropolis of Porto-Braga-Aveiro, there are a multitude of cities and towns, very close to each other and to Porto itself. Together, they aggregate significantly more than 5 million people, making Aliados Avenue one of Europe's TOP10 places with more human beings nearby! It's the undisputed biggest centrality of Portugal. A fact not well known, due to the efforts of some entities to obfuscate this. Let us shed some light on the subject! :)
15%
of the population is under 15 years old
84%
of the population is under 65 years old
This value translates into one of the youngest regions in Europe.
4%
of the population were not born in Portugal
This value excludes the descendants of the immigrants who adopt, or not, part or all of the culture of the countries from which their family comes. It is estimated that about 20% of the Porto population live under the canons of a culture other than the Portuguese. In Downtown, in particular, the percentage rises, and there was debates about the possibility of - in the next years - its foreign population surpassing the portuguese.
72 036
college students at the Academic Federation of Porto
University of Porto is the nation's largest University.
99,1%
houses with piped drinking water
89%
crimes solved by the police
71,5%
non catholic marriages
$119.47B
GDP(PPP)
When Portugal reached, in 2008, its economic peak - US$341 billion of Gross Domestic Product (Purchasing Power Parity) - and the region where Porto is located contributed to 35% of that value, Porto Region exceeded the $119B mark. That value equals (roughly) to 13% of Los Angeles GDP(PPP) and 7% of Tokyo's. And also 11% of New York and 46% of Madrid. Since long time ago, it is considered the economic engine of Portugal. With no surprise, AEP (Business Association of Portugal) headquarters are located here.
1 325€
average monthly salary of employees
~ US$1.482
32 000+
millionaires
live within 45 minutes from Downtown Porto. This number translates into the largest concentration of millionaires per square meter in Portugal, and one of the largest in Europe.
5
billionaires
were born in Greater Porto in the 20th century
33 000+
people receiving unemployment benefit
A high number, even if smaller than it once was. Things are changing for the better!
4.72 million
tourists
per year in Porto Region
1 397
tourism units
The sum of all hotels, B&B, and every type of unit 100% dedicated to tourism. A far greater value than in the early years of the 21st century.
2 947
portuguese cuisine restaurants
1 890
international cuisine restaurants
55
represented nationalities
After the TOP10, the remaining 45 nations are represented by 22 or less restaurants, each.
149
vegetarian restaurants
One third of them are vegan.
5 397
restaurants
The total number of restaurants, regardless of type. (Excluding dining venues such as clubs, nightclubs, bars, snack bars, or any space other than a restaurant, specifically)
61
kilometers
Porto Coast
Extension
102
Beaches awarded with the Blue Flag
80% of the beaches have the distinction of Excellence. Almost 50km of non polluted, guarded urban beaches!
50
beaches awarded with the Golden Flag
The Golden Flag is awarded when the beach receives the Blue Flag five consecutive years. Those beaches are not considered excellent, but consistently excellent.
173
beach bars
The Portuguese trend of building bars on the so-called 'urban beaches', combined with the large number of urban beaches, results in a considerable supply of beach bars.
48
surf Schools
It is the largest concentration of surf schools in Europe.
3
swimming pools on the beach
Solário Atlântico Swimming Pool
Granja Swimming Pool
Das Marés Swimming Pool
2 850
annual sunshine hours
An average of 240 days of sun per year.
13º
minimum sea temperature in Winter
17º
average sea temperature in Spring
24º
maximum sea temperature in Summer
37 000+
Annual Cultural Events
That's more than 100 events a day. Today, Porto has one of the world's largest number of events per capita. And about 80% more cultural activity than in 2001.
8.380
Tickets sold annually per 1000 inhabitants at concerts and theaters
2
Casinos
A third casino is being discussed.
39
Hot water pools open at night
TRANSPORTS & COMMUNICATION ROUTES
1
International Cruise Terminal6
Metro Lines
The network is currently 70 kilometers long and new lines are already planned, which will double its current size.
4
urban train lines
CP Porto Urban Trains cover an area of 3.5 million people - one of the largest coverages in the European Union, for local trains.
2
passenger train national hub stations
2
freight train national hub stations
164
bus lines (all operators)
1 386
STCP bus stops
The main of the 6 operators.
309Km
of highways
The length of the 13 highways that are within the perimeter of Porto Urban Area is longer than Portugal's longest highway - the A1 Porto-Lisbon (306 km).
61,6Km
Extension of A41 Highway -
Porto's biggest circular highway
It goes from Matosinhos District to Espinho District, surrounding various districts of Porto Core.
0
Skyscrapers
So far, no skyscrapers here...
For some fucked up reason, buildings with more than 15 floors are called towers, in this bands. At least we have a good supply of towers!
20
hospitals
São João Hospital, Porto's largest hospital, has a daily pendular population of 50 thousand. Some important portuguese towns and cities have less inhabitants than that!
92
covered public parkings
192 thousand square meters
of Marinas
1.6 Million m2
dedicated to commercial areas
The sum of all the Gross Leasable Area of every shopping center, department store, megastore and street store. As a point of reference, Aliados Avenue is 32,000m2 wide. If we would combine all the commercial area into one store, that store would be 50 times larger than Aliados Avenue (or 224 times larger than a full scale pro soccer field).
1.7 Million m2
dedicated to offices
For the first time in History, in 2018, Porto's office area surpassed its own commercial area. Also of note is its annual growth - around 50 thousand m2 and increasing every year. Of the 1.7 million, 900 thousand are concentrated in the Central Area - currently declared as the Central Business District. It would take 53 Aliados Avenues or 238 pro soccer fields to fit all of Porto offices. Long gone are the days when Industry was the only source of significant wealth, locally. The city-region is becoming, more and more, a consolidated financial hub.
2.4 Million m2
Area within the Perimeter of Leixões International Seaport
A figure that puts Leixões as a major seaport of Europe.
2.5 Million m2
Area within the Perimeter of Petrogal Oil Refinery
3 Million m2
Area within the Perimeter of Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport
21.3 km2
dedicated to Industrial Areas
The total area of all Greater Porto Industrial Areas, including any street or parking within their respective perimeters. Thousands and thousands of pavilions make up what is one of the most industrialized areas in Europe, and which are a significant source of wealth for Portugal. Some important portuguese cities such as Évora, Leiria or Viseu would fit, entirely, in this areas.
2 718€
(US$3 027)
Average value of Porto square meter
19.5 million
tons of cargo are handled annually at the Leixões Seaport
Leixões Seaport, alone, represents 1/4 of all Portuguese International Trade. (Including trade outside seaports, such as airports, trains and trucks). A true Lusitanian Colossus!
125 000+
passengers embarked and / or disembarked in Leixões, annually
35 000+
tons of cargo are handled annually at the International Airport
Leixões handle 557 times more cargo than the International Airport... as the Belgians would say: Fòck! :O
12 million
passenger arrivals at Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport
