Aracaju Population 2026
Aracaju has a population of 664,908, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Sergipe. Roughly 0.3% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
664,908
Rank in Brazil
#28
Coordinates
10.91°S, 37.07°W
~11 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,293 km
803 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sergipe
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Nossa Senhora do Socorro | 192,330 | #148 |
| Itabaiana | 103,440 | #314 |
| Lagarto | 101,579 | #325 |
| São Cristóvão | 95,612 | #346 |
| Estância | 65,078 | #516 |
| Tobias Barreto | 50,905 | #663 |
| Simão Dias | 42,578 | #775 |
| Barra dos Coqueiros | 41,511 | #799 |
Cities near Aracaju
- Barra dos Coqueiros41,511 people · ~4 km away
- Nossa Senhora do Socorro192,330 people · ~9 km away
- Laranjeiras23,975 people · ~16 km away
- São Cristóvão95,612 people · ~19 km away
- Maruim15,719 people · ~19 km away
- Itaporanga d'Ajuda34,411 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aracaju?
Aracaju has a population of 664,908 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Aracaju in?
Aracaju is located in Sergipe, Brazil.
Is Aracaju the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,293 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.