Araripe Population 2026
Araripe has a population of 19,783, making it the #1766 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 627× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,783
Rank in Brazil
#1766
Coordinates
7.21°S, 40.14°W
~610 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,275 km
792 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 Araripe
- Campos Sales25,135 people · ~31 km away
- Salitre16,633 people · ~36 km away
- Ipueiras17,111 people · ~40 km away
- Santana do Cariri16,954 people · ~44 km away
- Assaré21,697 people · ~48 km away
- Ipubi30,603 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araripe?
Araripe has a population of 19,783 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1766 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Araripe in?
Araripe is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Araripe the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,275 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.