Junqueiro Population 2026
Junqueiro has a population of 24,381, making it the #1437 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 509× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,381
Rank in Brazil
#1437
Coordinates
9.93°S, 36.48°W
~186 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,401 km
870 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Maceió | 1,031,597 | #14 |
| Arapiraca | 243,661 | #116 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| União dos Palmares | 60,874 | #556 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
Cities near Junqueiro
- São Sebastião32,701 people · ~9 km away
- Teotônio Vilela39,161 people · ~13 km away
- Limoeiro de Anadia25,197 people · ~21 km away
- Campo Alegre32,714 people · ~21 km away
- Feira Grande23,191 people · ~22 km away
- Cajueiro15,062 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Junqueiro?
Junqueiro has a population of 24,381 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1437 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Junqueiro in?
Junqueiro is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is Junqueiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,401 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.