Canudos Population 2026
Canudos has a population of 16,105, making it the #2141 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 770× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,105
Rank in Brazil
#2141
Coordinates
9.90°S, 39.03°W
~388 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,166 km
724 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 Canudos
- Uauá24,665 people · ~50 km away
- Euclides da Cunha61,456 people · ~68 km away
- Monte Santo47,780 people · ~69 km away
- Jeremoabo37,626 people · ~77 km away
- Quijingue25,272 people · ~97 km away
- Cansanção37,439 people · ~100 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Canudos?
Canudos has a population of 16,105 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2141 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Canudos in?
Canudos is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Canudos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,166 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.