Afrânio Population 2026
Afrânio has a population of 19,349, making it the #1800 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 641× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,349
Rank in Brazil
#1800
Coordinates
8.52°S, 41.01°W
~524 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,104 km
686 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pernambuco
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1,653,461 | #9 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 | #30 |
| Caruaru | 402,290 | #56 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 | #60 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
Cities near Afrânio
- Dormentes17,749 people · ~27 km away
- Paulistana21,055 people · ~44 km away
- Casa Nova72,086 people · ~73 km away
- Lagoa Grande24,088 people · ~97 km away
- Sobradinho25,475 people · ~109 km away
- Petrolina386,791 people · ~113 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Afrânio?
Afrânio has a population of 19,349 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1800 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Afrânio in?
Afrânio is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Afrânio the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,104 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.