About 68,000 people.

Portland is the biggest city in Maine and its busy harbor helps the whole state buy and sell goods. It is a favorite spot for tasty seafood, art, and boats.
You can ride a boat to the Casco Bay islands, taste fresh lobster rolls, and visit the Portland Head Light, a famous old lighthouse by the sea.
The Old Port has cobblestone streets, fishing boats, and shops full of Maine treats. It is a fun place to walk and watch the ships come in.
Near Portland you can see several tall lighthouses that once guided sailors home. The most famous is Portland Head Light on the rocky shore.