Central Population 2026
Central has a population of 16,348, making it the #2125 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 759× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,348
Rank in Brazil
#2125
Coordinates
11.14°S, 42.11°W
~699 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
814 km
505 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 Central
- Jussara16,354 people · ~19 km away
- Presidente Dutra15,130 people · ~22 km away
- São Gabriel18,600 people · ~28 km away
- Irecê74,507 people · ~34 km away
- Lapão25,736 people · ~41 km away
- Ibititá16,969 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Central?
Central has a population of 16,348 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2125 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Central in?
Central is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Central the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 814 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.