Altos Population 2026
Altos has a population of 47,453, making it the #705 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Piauí. It is about 261× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,453
Rank in Brazil
#705
Coordinates
5.04°S, 42.46°W
~192 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,335 km
829 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Piauí
Cities near Altos
- José de Freitas42,559 people · ~34 km away
- Teresina871,126 people · ~38 km away
- Campo Maior45,793 people · ~40 km away
- Timon174,465 people · ~42 km away
- Demerval Lobão16,352 people · ~43 km away
- União46,119 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Altos?
Altos has a population of 47,453 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #705 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Altos in?
Altos is located in Piauí, Brazil.
Is Altos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,335 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.