Boqueirão Population 2026
Boqueirão has a population of 17,598, making it the #1976 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 705× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,598
Rank in Brazil
#1976
Coordinates
7.48°S, 36.13°W
~310 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,581 km
982 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraíba
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| João Pessoa | 817,511 | #22 |
| Campina Grande | 348,936 | #71 |
| Santa Rita | 149,910 | #196 |
| Patos | 92,575 | #354 |
| Bayeux | 82,742 | #398 |
| Sousa | 67,259 | #498 |
| Cabedelo | 66,519 | #501 |
| Cajazeiras | 63,239 | #530 |
Cities near Boqueirão
- Queimadas47,658 people · ~29 km away
- Campina Grande348,936 people · ~39 km away
- Pocinhos17,469 people · ~46 km away
- Lagoa Seca27,730 people · ~46 km away
- Aroeiras18,705 people · ~47 km away
- Taquaritinga do Norte24,736 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Boqueirão?
Boqueirão has a population of 17,598 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1976 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Boqueirão in?
Boqueirão is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Boqueirão the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,581 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.