Cantá Population 2026
Cantá has a population of 18,682, making it the #1849 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Roraima. It is about 664× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,682
Rank in Brazil
#1849
Coordinates
2.61°N, 60.60°W
~76 m elevation · America/Boa_Vista
Distance to capital (Brasília)
2,474 km
1,536 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Roraima
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Boa Vista | 419,652 | #52 |
| Rorainópolis | 32,647 | #1049 |
| Alto Alegre | 21,096 | #1660 |
| Caracaraí | 20,957 | #1681 |
| Pacaraima | 19,305 | #1803 |
| Mucajaí | 18,095 | #1916 |
Cities near Cantá
- Boa Vista419,652 people · ~25 km away
- Mucajaí18,095 people · ~40 km away
- Alto Alegre21,096 people · ~105 km away
- Caracaraí20,957 people · ~106 km away
- Rorainópolis32,647 people · ~186 km away
- Pacaraima19,305 people · ~211 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cantá?
Cantá has a population of 18,682 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1849 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cantá in?
Cantá is located in Roraima, Brazil.
Is Cantá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 2,474 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.