Croatá Population 2026
Croatá has a population of 17,481, making it the #1990 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 709× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,481
Rank in Brazil
#1990
Coordinates
4.42°S, 40.90°W
~607 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,478 km
918 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 Croatá
- Ipu41,081 people · ~24 km away
- Ipueiras36,798 people · ~25 km away
- Carnaubal17,210 people · ~28 km away
- Guaraciaba do Norte42,053 people · ~33 km away
- São Benedito47,640 people · ~41 km away
- Reriutaba18,606 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Croatá?
Croatá has a population of 17,481 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1990 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Croatá in?
Croatá is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Croatá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,478 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.