Madalena Population 2026
Madalena has a population of 16,896, making it the #2080 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 734× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,896
Rank in Brazil
#2080
Coordinates
4.86°S, 39.58°W
~297 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,519 km
943 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near Madalena
- Boa Viagem50,411 people · ~35 km away
- Itatira20,424 people · ~37 km away
- Quixeramobim82,177 people · ~49 km away
- Monsenhor Tabosa17,149 people · ~54 km away
- Canindé74,174 people · ~63 km away
- Quixadá84,168 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Madalena?
Madalena has a population of 16,896 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2080 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Madalena in?
Madalena is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Madalena the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,519 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.