Cairu Population 2026
Cairu has a population of 17,761, making it the #1956 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 698× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,761
Rank in Brazil
#1956
Coordinates
13.49°S, 39.04°W
~17 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
989 km
614 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 Cairu
FAQ
What is the population of Cairu?
Cairu has a population of 17,761 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1956 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cairu in?
Cairu is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Cairu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 989 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.