Aracati Population 2026
Aracati has a population of 44,293, making it the #758 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 280× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,293
Rank in Brazil
#758
Coordinates
4.56°S, 37.77°W
~12 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,670 km
1,037 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near Aracati
FAQ
What is the population of Aracati?
Aracati has a population of 44,293 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #758 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Aracati in?
Aracati is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Aracati the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,670 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.