Bela Cruz Population 2026
Bela Cruz has a population of 32,775, making it the #1040 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 378× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,775
Rank in Brazil
#1040
Coordinates
3.05°S, 40.17°W
~14 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,651 km
1,025 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 Bela Cruz
- Marco25,799 people · ~8 km away
- Acaraú65,264 people · ~19 km away
- Morrinhos22,753 people · ~20 km away
- Itarema42,957 people · ~32 km away
- Jijoca de Jericoacoara25,555 people · ~36 km away
- Santana do Acaraú30,628 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bela Cruz?
Bela Cruz has a population of 32,775 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1040 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Bela Cruz in?
Bela Cruz is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Bela Cruz the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,651 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.