Farias Brito Population 2026
Farias Brito has a population of 18,217, making it the #1901 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 681× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,217
Rank in Brazil
#1901
Coordinates
6.93°S, 39.57°W
~506 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,341 km
833 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 Farias Brito
- Nova Olinda15,399 people · ~22 km away
- Assaré21,697 people · ~34 km away
- Santana do Cariri16,954 people · ~34 km away
- Várzea Alegre38,984 people · ~34 km away
- Caririaçu26,320 people · ~34 km away
- Crato131,050 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Farias Brito?
Farias Brito has a population of 18,217 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1901 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Farias Brito in?
Farias Brito is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Farias Brito the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,341 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.