Carnaubal Population 2026
Carnaubal has a population of 17,210, making it the #2024 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 721× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,210
Rank in Brazil
#2024
Coordinates
4.17°S, 40.94°W
~757 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,500 km
932 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 Carnaubal
- São Benedito47,640 people · ~16 km away
- Guaraciaba do Norte42,053 people · ~22 km away
- Ibiapina23,965 people · ~28 km away
- Croatá17,481 people · ~28 km away
- Ipu41,081 people · ~31 km away
- Ubajara32,767 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carnaubal?
Carnaubal has a population of 17,210 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2024 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Carnaubal in?
Carnaubal is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Carnaubal the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,500 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.