Encruzilhada Population 2026
Encruzilhada has a population of 19,107, making it the #1818 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 649× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,107
Rank in Brazil
#1818
Coordinates
15.53°S, 40.91°W
~627 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
752 km
467 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 Encruzilhada
- Cândido Sales25,247 people · ~35 km away
- Itambé24,394 people · ~44 km away
- Macarani21,599 people · ~52 km away
- Belo Campo18,412 people · ~66 km away
- Pedra Azul24,410 people · ~67 km away
- Vitória da Conquista253,137 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Encruzilhada?
Encruzilhada has a population of 19,107 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1818 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Encruzilhada in?
Encruzilhada is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Encruzilhada the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 752 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.