Vila Real is a city located in the North region of Portugal. It serves as the capital and largest city of the Vila Real District, as well as the seat of the Douro intermunicipal community and the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro historical province.
The municipality of Vila Real covers an area of 378.80 square kilometres (146.26 sq mi). As of 2021, the municipality has an estimated population of 49,574, with approximately 30,000 residents living within the urban area.