Itarema Population 2026
Itarema has a population of 42,957, making it the #772 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 289× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,957
Rank in Brazil
#772
Coordinates
2.92°S, 39.91°W
~21 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,678 km
1,042 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 Itarema
FAQ
What is the population of Itarema?
Itarema has a population of 42,957 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #772 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Itarema in?
Itarema is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Itarema the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,678 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.