João Dourado Population 2026
João Dourado has a population of 24,854, making it the #1395 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 499× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,854
Rank in Brazil
#1395
Coordinates
11.34°S, 41.66°W
~855 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
838 km
520 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 João Dourado
- Lapão25,736 people · ~19 km away
- Irecê74,507 people · ~21 km away
- São Gabriel18,600 people · ~27 km away
- América Dourada15,137 people · ~28 km away
- Presidente Dutra15,130 people · ~36 km away
- Canarana24,206 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of João Dourado?
João Dourado has a population of 24,854 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1395 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is João Dourado in?
João Dourado is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is João Dourado the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 838 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.