Banabuiú Population 2026
Banabuiú has a population of 17,195, making it the #2027 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 721× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,195
Rank in Brazil
#2027
Coordinates
5.31°S, 38.92°W
~154 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,524 km
946 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 Banabuiú
- Jaguaretama17,232 people · ~38 km away
- Quixadá84,168 people · ~39 km away
- Quixeramobim82,177 people · ~43 km away
- Solonópole18,179 people · ~48 km away
- Senador Pompeu24,266 people · ~59 km away
- Morada Nova61,443 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Banabuiú?
Banabuiú has a population of 17,195 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2027 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Banabuiú in?
Banabuiú is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Banabuiú the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,524 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.