Malhada Population 2026
Malhada has a population of 15,398, making it the #2204 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 805× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,398
Rank in Brazil
#2204
Coordinates
14.34°S, 43.77°W
~445 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
474 km
294 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 Malhada
- Carinhanha28,869 people · ~4 km away
- Manga18,886 people · ~50 km away
- Palmas de Monte Alto20,078 people · ~66 km away
- Cocos19,151 people · ~84 km away
- Serra do Ramalho34,222 people · ~91 km away
- Itacarambi17,208 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malhada?
Malhada has a population of 15,398 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2204 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Malhada in?
Malhada is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Malhada the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 474 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.