Arapiraca Population 2026
Arapiraca has a population of 243,661, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
243,661
Rank in Brazil
#116
Coordinates
9.75°S, 36.66°W
~275 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,393 km
865 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Maceió | 1,031,597 | #14 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| União dos Palmares | 60,874 | #556 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
| Coruripe | 51,788 | #647 |
Cities near Arapiraca
- Lagoa da Canoa18,831 people · ~12 km away
- Feira Grande23,191 people · ~17 km away
- Limoeiro de Anadia25,197 people · ~17 km away
- Craíbas26,115 people · ~19 km away
- Taquarana19,422 people · ~22 km away
- São Sebastião32,701 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arapiraca?
Arapiraca has a population of 243,661 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Arapiraca in?
Arapiraca is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is Arapiraca the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,393 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.