Limoeiro Population 2026
Limoeiro has a population of 56,510, making it the #591 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 219× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,510
Rank in Brazil
#591
Coordinates
7.87°S, 35.45°W
~142 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,617 km
1,004 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 Limoeiro
- Feira Nova22,169 people · ~11 km away
- Lagoa do Carro17,981 people · ~15 km away
- João Alfredo27,725 people · ~15 km away
- Bom Jardim39,278 people · ~17 km away
- Lagoa do Itaenga19,003 people · ~19 km away
- Passira28,340 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Limoeiro?
Limoeiro has a population of 56,510 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #591 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Limoeiro in?
Limoeiro is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Limoeiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,617 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.