Areia Population 2026
Areia has a population of 22,633, making it the #1564 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 548× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,633
Rank in Brazil
#1564
Coordinates
6.96°S, 35.69°W
~546 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,654 km
1,027 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 Areia
- Alagoa Grande26,062 people · ~11 km away
- Remígio17,885 people · ~11 km away
- Alagoa Nova21,013 people · ~14 km away
- Esperança31,231 people · ~20 km away
- Solânea17,030 people · ~23 km away
- Bananeiras23,134 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Areia?
Areia has a population of 22,633 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1564 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Areia in?
Areia is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Areia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,654 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.