Independência Population 2026
Independência has a population of 24,024, making it the #1475 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 516× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,024
Rank in Brazil
#1475
Coordinates
5.40°S, 40.31°W
~341 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,423 km
884 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 Independência
- Várzea Alegre21,841 people · ~10 km away
- Crateús76,390 people · ~47 km away
- Novo Oriente27,545 people · ~54 km away
- Tamboril24,815 people · ~63 km away
- Pedra Branca40,187 people · ~66 km away
- Quiterianópolis20,213 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Independência?
Independência has a population of 24,024 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1475 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Independência in?
Independência is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Independência the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,423 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.