Crateús Population 2026
Crateús has a population of 76,390, making it the #433 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 162× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
76,390
Rank in Brazil
#433
Coordinates
5.18°S, 40.67°W
~288 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,421 km
882 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 Crateús
- Várzea Alegre21,841 people · ~37 km away
- Novo Oriente27,545 people · ~41 km away
- Independência24,024 people · ~47 km away
- Nova Russas30,699 people · ~54 km away
- Tamboril24,815 people · ~54 km away
- Ipueiras36,798 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Crateús?
Crateús has a population of 76,390 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #433 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Crateús in?
Crateús is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Crateús the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,421 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.