Goiana Population 2026
Goiana has a population of 85,160, making it the #382 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 146× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,160
Rank in Brazil
#382
Coordinates
7.56°S, 35.00°W
~21 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,677 km
1,041 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pernambuco
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1,653,461 | #9 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 | #30 |
| Caruaru | 402,290 | #56 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 | #60 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
Cities near Goiana
- Caaporã21,193 people · ~12 km away
- Condado25,383 people · ~12 km away
- Itaquitinga16,554 people · ~16 km away
- Alhandra21,730 people · ~17 km away
- Itambé36,626 people · ~21 km away
- Pedras de Fogo29,662 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Goiana?
Goiana has a population of 85,160 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #382 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Goiana in?
Goiana is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Goiana 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.