Jaicós Population 2026

Jaicós has a population of 17,527, making it the #1984 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Piauí. It is about 707× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Jaicós (capital Brasília shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,527

Rank in Brazil

#1984

Coordinates

7.36°S, 41.14°W

~290 m elevation · America/Fortaleza

Distance to capital (Brasília)

1,193 km

741 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Piauí

City	Population	Rank in Brazil
Teresina	871,126	#19
Parnaíba	138,008	#211
Picos	83,090	#396
Piripiri	65,538	#509
Floriano	62,036	#543
Barras	47,938	#694
Altos	47,453	#705
União	46,119	#720

Cities near Jaicós

Picos83,090 people · ~48 km away
Araripina90,104 people · ~75 km away
Salitre16,633 people · ~76 km away
Pio IX17,613 people · ~82 km away
Ipueiras17,111 people · ~84 km away
Paulistana21,055 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jaicós?

Jaicós has a population of 17,527 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1984 biggest city in Brazil.

What region is Jaicós in?

Jaicós is located in Piauí, Brazil.

Is Jaicós the capital of Brazil?

No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,193 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.

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