Cafarnaum Population 2026
Cafarnaum has a population of 17,466, making it the #1995 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 710× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,466
Rank in Brazil
#1995
Coordinates
11.69°S, 41.47°W
~763 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
833 km
517 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 Cafarnaum
- América Dourada15,137 people · ~27 km away
- Canarana24,206 people · ~33 km away
- Morro do Chapéu33,594 people · ~37 km away
- Bonito15,844 people · ~38 km away
- João Dourado24,854 people · ~44 km away
- Souto Soares17,054 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cafarnaum?
Cafarnaum has a population of 17,466 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1995 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cafarnaum in?
Cafarnaum is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Cafarnaum the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 833 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.