Barro Population 2026
Barro has a population of 19,381, making it the #1797 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 640× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,381
Rank in Brazil
#1797
Coordinates
7.18°S, 38.78°W
~579 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,381 km
858 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 Barro
- Mauriti45,561 people · ~23 km away
- Milagres25,900 people · ~24 km away
- São José de Piranhas19,067 people · ~31 km away
- Aurora23,714 people · ~33 km away
- Cajazeiras63,239 people · ~41 km away
- Missão Velha36,822 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barro?
Barro has a population of 19,381 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1797 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barro in?
Barro is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Barro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,381 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.