Amarante Population 2026
Amarante has a population of 17,234, making it the #2018 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Piauí. It is about 720× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,234
Rank in Brazil
#2018
Coordinates
6.24°S, 42.85°W
~102 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,197 km
743 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Piauí
Cities near Amarante
- Regeneração17,133 people · ~18 km away
- Água Branca17,573 people · ~45 km away
- Barão de Grajaú18,984 people · ~60 km away
- Floriano62,036 people · ~61 km away
- Estreito17,647 people · ~68 km away
- Parnarama31,250 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Amarante?
Amarante has a population of 17,234 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2018 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Amarante in?
Amarante is located in Piauí, Brazil.
Is Amarante the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,197 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.