Bom Jesus Population 2026
Bom Jesus has a population of 28,796, making it the #1206 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Piauí. It is about 431× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,796
Rank in Brazil
#1206
Coordinates
9.07°S, 44.36°W
~281 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
840 km
522 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Piauí
Cities near Bom Jesus
- Campo Alegre de Lourdes30,671 people · ~156 km away
- Corrente27,278 people · ~176 km away
- São Raimundo Nonato38,934 people · ~182 km away
- Canto do Buriti19,365 people · ~189 km away
- Buritirama19,589 people · ~198 km away
- Uruçuí25,203 people · ~206 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bom Jesus?
Bom Jesus has a population of 28,796 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1206 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Bom Jesus in?
Bom Jesus is located in Piauí, Brazil.
Is Bom Jesus the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 840 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.