Altamira Population 2026
Altamira has a population of 126,279, making it the #234 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pará. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 98× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
126,279
Rank in Brazil
#234
Coordinates
3.20°S, 52.21°W
~101 m elevation · America/Santarem
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,475 km
916 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Belém | 1,499,641 | #11 |
| Ananindeua | 433,956 | #50 |
| Parauapebas | 267,836 | #99 |
| Castanhal | 192,256 | #149 |
| Santarém | 189,047 | #152 |
| Abaetetuba | 158,188 | #185 |
| Marabá | 145,860 | #201 |
| Cametá | 134,184 | #218 |
Cities near Altamira
- Brasil Novo24,718 people · ~39 km away
- Vitória do Xingu15,607 people · ~42 km away
- Senador José Porfírio22,576 people · ~74 km away
- Medicilândia27,094 people · ~80 km away
- Anapu31,850 people · ~116 km away
- Porto de Moz40,597 people · ~162 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Altamira?
Altamira has a population of 126,279 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #234 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Altamira in?
Altamira is located in Pará, Brazil.
Is Altamira the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,475 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.