Capistrano Population 2026
Capistrano has a population of 17,254, making it the #2015 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 719× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,254
Rank in Brazil
#2015
Coordinates
4.47°S, 38.90°W
~150 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,598 km
992 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 Capistrano
FAQ
What is the population of Capistrano?
Capistrano has a population of 17,254 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2015 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Capistrano in?
Capistrano is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Capistrano the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,598 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.