Cachoeira Population 2026
Cachoeira has a population of 33,567, making it the #1010 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 369× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,567
Rank in Brazil
#1010
Coordinates
12.60°S, 38.97°W
~8 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,029 km
639 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Cachoeira
- Muritiba28,707 people · ~4 km away
- Governador Mangabeira20,605 people · ~8 km away
- Conceição da Feira20,800 people · ~11 km away
- Cruz das Almas60,348 people · ~17 km away
- São Gonçalo dos Campos39,513 people · ~19 km away
- Maragogipe35,859 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cachoeira?
Cachoeira has a population of 33,567 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1010 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cachoeira in?
Cachoeira is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Cachoeira the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,029 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.