Cariré Population 2026
Cariré has a population of 17,632, making it the #1971 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 703× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,632
Rank in Brazil
#1971
Coordinates
3.95°S, 40.47°W
~162 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,548 km
961 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 Cariré
- Reriutaba18,606 people · ~24 km away
- Varjota18,105 people · ~27 km away
- Forquilha24,173 people · ~29 km away
- Sobral203,023 people · ~32 km away
- Guaraciaba do Norte42,053 people · ~39 km away
- Frecheirinha15,657 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cariré?
Cariré has a population of 17,632 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1971 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cariré in?
Cariré is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Cariré the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,548 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.