Forquilha Population 2026
Forquilha has a population of 24,173, making it the #1458 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 513× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,173
Rank in Brazil
#1458
Coordinates
3.80°S, 40.26°W
~92 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,574 km
977 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 Forquilha
FAQ
What is the population of Forquilha?
Forquilha has a population of 24,173 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1458 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Forquilha in?
Forquilha is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Forquilha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,574 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.