Campina Grande Population 2026
Campina Grande has a population of 348,936, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
348,936
Rank in Brazil
#71
Coordinates
7.23°S, 35.88°W
~508 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,620 km
1,006 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraíba
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| João Pessoa | 817,511 | #22 |
| 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 |
| Guarabira | 57,484 | #588 |
Cities near Campina Grande
- Lagoa Seca27,730 people · ~7 km away
- Queimadas47,658 people · ~14 km away
- Esperança31,231 people · ~22 km away
- Alagoa Nova21,013 people · ~22 km away
- Pocinhos17,469 people · ~26 km away
- Remígio17,885 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Campina Grande?
Campina Grande has a population of 348,936 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Campina Grande in?
Campina Grande is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Campina Grande the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,620 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.