Boa Vista Population 2026
Boa Vista has a population of 419,652, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Roraima. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
419,652
Rank in Brazil
#52
Coordinates
2.82°N, 60.67°W
~82 m elevation · America/Boa_Vista
Distance to capital (Brasília)
2,498 km
1,551 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Roraima
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Rorainópolis | 32,647 | #1049 |
| Alto Alegre | 21,096 | #1660 |
| Caracaraí | 20,957 | #1681 |
| Pacaraima | 19,305 | #1803 |
| Cantá | 18,682 | #1849 |
| Mucajaí | 18,095 | #1916 |
Cities near Boa Vista
- Cantá18,682 people · ~25 km away
- Mucajaí18,095 people · ~50 km away
- Alto Alegre21,096 people · ~92 km away
- Caracaraí20,957 people · ~122 km away
- Pacaraima19,305 people · ~187 km away
- Rorainópolis32,647 people · ~210 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Boa Vista?
Boa Vista has a population of 419,652 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Boa Vista in?
Boa Vista is located in Roraima, Brazil.
Is Boa Vista the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 2,498 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.