Barra Population 2026
Barra has a population of 51,092, making it the #660 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 243× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,092
Rank in Brazil
#660
Coordinates
11.09°S, 43.14°W
~411 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
735 km
456 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Barra
- Xique-Xique44,757 people · ~54 km away
- Buritirama19,589 people · ~68 km away
- Central16,348 people · ~112 km away
- Ibotirama26,309 people · ~122 km away
- Jussara16,354 people · ~128 km away
- Presidente Dutra15,130 people · ~128 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barra?
Barra has a population of 51,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #660 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barra in?
Barra is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Barra the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 735 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.