Fortim Population 2026
Fortim has a population of 17,294, making it the #2011 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 717× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,294
Rank in Brazil
#2011
Coordinates
4.45°S, 37.80°W
~24 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,677 km
1,041 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 Fortim
FAQ
What is the population of Fortim?
Fortim has a population of 17,294 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2011 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Fortim in?
Fortim is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Fortim the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,677 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.