Linhares Population 2026
Linhares has a population of 166,786, making it the #173 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Espírito Santo. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
166,786
Rank in Brazil
#173
Coordinates
19.39°S, 40.07°W
~36 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
924 km
574 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Espírito Santo
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Serra | 520,653 | #38 |
| Vila Velha | 394,930 | #57 |
| Cariacica | 353,491 | #69 |
| Vitória | 312,656 | #85 |
| Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | 187,019 | #157 |
| Guarapari | 124,656 | #236 |
| São Mateus | 123,752 | #239 |
| Colatina | 101,190 | #326 |
Cities near Linhares
- Sooretama26,502 people · ~22 km away
- Rio Bananal19,274 people · ~31 km away
- Aracruz94,765 people · ~52 km away
- Jaguaré28,931 people · ~54 km away
- Colatina101,190 people · ~61 km away
- São Gabriel da Palha32,252 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Linhares?
Linhares has a population of 166,786 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #173 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Linhares in?
Linhares is located in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Is Linhares the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 924 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.