Araruna Population 2026
Araruna has a population of 17,189, making it the #2028 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 721× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,189
Rank in Brazil
#2028
Coordinates
6.56°S, 35.74°W
~496 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,678 km
1,042 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraíba
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| João Pessoa | 817,511 | #22 |
| Campina Grande | 348,936 | #71 |
| Santa Rita | 149,910 | #196 |
| Patos | 92,575 | #354 |
| Bayeux | 82,742 | #398 |
| Sousa | 67,259 | #498 |
| Cabedelo | 66,519 | #501 |
| Cajazeiras | 63,239 | #530 |
Cities near Araruna
- Cacimba de Dentro16,064 people · ~11 km away
- Solânea17,030 people · ~23 km away
- Bananeiras23,134 people · ~24 km away
- Belém16,401 people · ~27 km away
- Nova Cruz34,269 people · ~35 km away
- Santo Antônio22,177 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araruna?
Araruna has a population of 17,189 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2028 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Araruna in?
Araruna is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Araruna the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,678 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.