Macaparana Population 2026
Macaparana has a population of 23,879, making it the #1497 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 519× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,879
Rank in Brazil
#1497
Coordinates
7.55°S, 35.45°W
~347 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,637 km
1,017 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 Macaparana
FAQ
What is the population of Macaparana?
Macaparana has a population of 23,879 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1497 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Macaparana in?
Macaparana is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Macaparana the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,637 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.