Carnaíba Population 2026
Carnaíba has a population of 19,513, making it the #1788 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 635× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,513
Rank in Brazil
#1788
Coordinates
7.81°S, 37.79°W
~495 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,415 km
879 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pernambuco
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1,653,461 | #9 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 | #30 |
| Caruaru | 402,290 | #56 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 | #60 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
Cities near Carnaíba
- Afogados da Ingazeira42,407 people · ~18 km away
- Flores20,835 people · ~21 km away
- Princesa Isabel21,114 people · ~23 km away
- Custódia39,403 people · ~36 km away
- Tabira27,681 people · ~37 km away
- Serra Talhada86,915 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carnaíba?
Carnaíba has a population of 19,513 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1788 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Carnaíba in?
Carnaíba is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Carnaíba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,415 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.