Barbalha Population 2026
Barbalha has a population of 75,033, making it the #442 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 165× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,033
Rank in Brazil
#442
Coordinates
7.31°S, 39.30°W
~422 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,330 km
826 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 Barbalha
- Juazeiro do Norte225,230 people · ~11 km away
- Crato131,050 people · ~14 km away
- Missão Velha36,822 people · ~19 km away
- Caririaçu26,320 people · ~30 km away
- Jardim27,411 people · ~30 km away
- Porteiras17,050 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barbalha?
Barbalha has a population of 75,033 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #442 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barbalha in?
Barbalha is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Barbalha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,330 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.