Canindé Population 2026
Canindé has a population of 74,174, making it the #447 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 167× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,174
Rank in Brazil
#447
Coordinates
4.36°S, 39.31°W
~154 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,581 km
982 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near Canindé
FAQ
What is the population of Canindé?
Canindé has a population of 74,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #447 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Canindé in?
Canindé is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Canindé the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,581 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.