Ceres Population 2026
Ceres has a population of 22,046, making it the #1597 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Goiás. It is about 562× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,046
Rank in Brazil
#1597
Coordinates
15.31°S, 49.60°W
~586 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
186 km
116 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Goiás
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Goiânia | 1,536,097 | #10 |
| Aparecida de Goiânia | 510,770 | #41 |
| Anápolis | 319,587 | #81 |
| Rio Verde | 225,696 | #127 |
| Águas Lindas de Goiás | 225,693 | #128 |
| Luziânia | 209,129 | #139 |
| Valparaíso de Goiás | 198,861 | #146 |
| Trindade | 142,431 | #207 |
Cities near Ceres
FAQ
What is the population of Ceres?
Ceres has a population of 22,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1597 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ceres in?
Ceres is located in Goiás, Brazil.
Is Ceres the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 186 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.