João Alfredo Population 2026

João Alfredo has a population of 27,725, making it the #1243 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 447× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.

BrasíliaJoão Alfredo
Location of João Alfredo (capital Brasília shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
27,725
Rank in Brazil
#1243
Coordinates
7.86°S, 35.59°W
~345 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,605 km
997 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pernambuco

CityPopulationRank in Brazil
Recife1,653,461#9
Jaboatão dos Guararapes644,037#30
Caruaru402,290#56
Petrolina386,791#60
Olinda366,754#65
Paulista342,167#72
Cabo de Santo Agostinho216,969#134
Camaragibe155,771#188

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FAQ

What is the population of João Alfredo?
João Alfredo has a population of 27,725 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1243 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is João Alfredo in?
João Alfredo is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is João Alfredo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,605 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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