Esperança Population 2026
Esperança has a population of 31,231, making it the #1113 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 397× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,231
Rank in Brazil
#1113
Coordinates
7.03°S, 35.86°W
~610 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,635 km
1,015 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraíba
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| João Pessoa | 817,511 | #22 |
| Campina Grande | 348,936 | #71 |
| Santa Rita | 149,910 | #196 |
| Patos | 92,575 | #354 |
| Bayeux | 82,742 | #398 |
| Sousa | 67,259 | #498 |
| Cabedelo | 66,519 | #501 |
| Cajazeiras | 63,239 | #530 |
Cities near Esperança
- Remígio17,885 people · ~10 km away
- Alagoa Nova21,013 people · ~12 km away
- Lagoa Seca27,730 people · ~15 km away
- Areia22,633 people · ~20 km away
- Campina Grande348,936 people · ~22 km away
- Pocinhos17,469 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Esperança?
Esperança has a population of 31,231 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1113 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Esperança in?
Esperança is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Esperança the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,635 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.