Caririaçu Population 2026
Caririaçu has a population of 26,320, making it the #1309 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 471× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,320
Rank in Brazil
#1309
Coordinates
7.04°S, 39.28°W
~712 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,353 km
840 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 Caririaçu
- Juazeiro do Norte225,230 people · ~19 km away
- Crato131,050 people · ~25 km away
- Missão Velha36,822 people · ~28 km away
- Várzea Alegre38,984 people · ~28 km away
- Barbalha75,033 people · ~30 km away
- Farias Brito18,217 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caririaçu?
Caririaçu has a population of 26,320 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1309 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Caririaçu in?
Caririaçu is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Caririaçu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,353 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.