Barreira Population 2026
Barreira has a population of 22,392, making it the #1574 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 554× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,392
Rank in Brazil
#1574
Coordinates
4.29°S, 38.64°W
~127 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,632 km
1,013 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 Barreira
FAQ
What is the population of Barreira?
Barreira has a population of 22,392 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1574 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barreira in?
Barreira is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Barreira the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,632 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.