Barras Population 2026
Barras has a population of 47,938, making it the #694 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Piauí. It is about 259× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,938
Rank in Brazil
#694
Coordinates
4.24°S, 42.29°W
~89 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,423 km
884 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Piauí
Cities near Barras
- Batalha26,300 people · ~34 km away
- Esperantina40,970 people · ~39 km away
- Piripiri65,538 people · ~57 km away
- José de Freitas42,559 people · ~65 km away
- Campo Maior45,793 people · ~66 km away
- Miguel Alves32,150 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barras?
Barras has a population of 47,938 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #694 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barras in?
Barras is located in Piauí, Brazil.
Is Barras the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,423 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.