José de Freitas Population 2026
José de Freitas has a population of 42,559, making it the #777 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Piauí. It is about 291× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,559
Rank in Brazil
#777
Coordinates
4.76°S, 42.58°W
~131 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,358 km
843 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Piauí
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FAQ
What is the population of José de Freitas?
José de Freitas has a population of 42,559 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #777 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is José de Freitas in?
José de Freitas is located in Piauí, Brazil.
Is José de Freitas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,358 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.