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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1,653,461 | #9 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 | #30 |
| Caruaru | 402,290 | #56 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 | #60 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
Cities near João Alfredo
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.