Cascavel Population 2026
Cascavel has a population of 72,720, making it the #458 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 171× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,720
Rank in Brazil
#458
Coordinates
4.13°S, 38.24°W
~31 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,673 km
1,039 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 Cascavel
- Beberibe53,114 people · ~13 km away
- Pindoretama23,391 people · ~14 km away
- Pacajus70,983 people · ~25 km away
- Horizonte70,983 people · ~27 km away
- Aquiraz65,116 people · ~31 km away
- Chorozinho20,163 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cascavel?
Cascavel has a population of 72,720 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #458 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cascavel in?
Cascavel is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Cascavel the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,673 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.