Catu Population 2026
Catu has a population of 48,148, making it the #691 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 258× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,148
Rank in Brazil
#691
Coordinates
12.35°S, 38.38°W
~79 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,098 km
682 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 Catu
- Pojuca32,136 people · ~10 km away
- Mata de São João42,566 people · ~22 km away
- São Sebastião do Passé40,958 people · ~22 km away
- Alagoinhas122,688 people · ~25 km away
- Dias d'Ávila71,485 people · ~30 km away
- Camaçari188,758 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Catu?
Catu has a population of 48,148 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #691 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Catu in?
Catu is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Catu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,098 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.