Penafiel is a town and parish located in Penafiel Municipality in the Porto region of Portugal. According to the 2011 census, the town had a population of 15,552 residents within an area of 22.52 square kilometers.
The town is served by its own railway station on the Douro railway line, which connects it to other settlements in the region and provides transportation access to Porto and beyond. This rail connection has historically facilitated movement and commerce in the area.