Laje Population 2026
Laje has a population of 21,052, making it the #1670 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 589× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,052
Rank in Brazil
#1670
Coordinates
13.18°S, 39.42°W
~180 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
960 km
596 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 Laje
- Mutuípe20,037 people · ~10 km away
- Amargosa36,521 people · ~26 km away
- Ubaíra18,626 people · ~27 km away
- Santo Antônio de Jesus103,055 people · ~30 km away
- Presidente Tancredo Neves27,734 people · ~30 km away
- Muritiba22,388 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Laje?
Laje has a population of 21,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1670 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Laje in?
Laje is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Laje the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 960 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.