Itabela Population 2026
Itabela has a population of 28,165, making it the #1228 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 440× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,165
Rank in Brazil
#1228
Coordinates
16.57°S, 39.55°W
~158 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
899 km
558 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Itabela
- Eunápolis113,710 people · ~22 km away
- Guaratinga19,049 people · ~24 km away
- Itamaraju59,605 people · ~52 km away
- Porto Seguro168,326 people · ~54 km away
- Santa Cruz Cabrália29,185 people · ~65 km away
- Prado35,003 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Itabela?
Itabela has a population of 28,165 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1228 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Itabela in?
Itabela is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Itabela the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 899 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.