Castro Alves Population 2026
Castro Alves has a population of 24,712, making it the #1404 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 502× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,712
Rank in Brazil
#1404
Coordinates
12.77°S, 39.43°W
~255 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
975 km
605 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Castro Alves
- Muritiba22,388 people · ~26 km away
- Sapeaçu17,963 people · ~27 km away
- Conceição do Almeida15,794 people · ~28 km away
- Santo Antônio de Jesus103,055 people · ~29 km away
- Itatim15,737 people · ~30 km away
- Amargosa36,521 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Castro Alves?
Castro Alves has a population of 24,712 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1404 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Castro Alves in?
Castro Alves is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Castro Alves the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 975 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.