Cajazeiras Population 2026
Cajazeiras has a population of 63,239, making it the #530 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 196× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,239
Rank in Brazil
#530
Coordinates
6.89°S, 38.56°W
~305 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,421 km
882 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 |
| Guarabira | 57,484 | #588 |
Cities near Cajazeiras
- São João do Rio do Peixe17,964 people · ~21 km away
- São José de Piranhas19,067 people · ~26 km away
- Sousa67,259 people · ~39 km away
- Barro19,381 people · ~41 km away
- Aurora23,714 people · ~46 km away
- Lavras da Mangabeira30,802 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cajazeiras?
Cajazeiras has a population of 63,239 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #530 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cajazeiras in?
Cajazeiras is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Cajazeiras the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,421 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.