Monteiro Population 2026
Monteiro has a population of 32,277, making it the #1060 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 384× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,277
Rank in Brazil
#1060
Coordinates
7.89°S, 37.12°W
~600 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,467 km
911 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraíba
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| João Pessoa | 817,511 | #22 |
| Campina Grande | 348,936 | #71 |
| Santa Rita | 149,910 | #196 |
| Patos | 92,575 | #354 |
| Bayeux | 82,742 | #398 |
| Sousa | 67,259 | #498 |
| Cabedelo | 66,519 | #501 |
| Cajazeiras | 63,239 | #530 |
Cities near Monteiro
- Sertânia32,811 people · ~26 km away
- Sumé17,166 people · ~36 km away
- São José do Egito31,004 people · ~49 km away
- Tabira27,681 people · ~57 km away
- Afogados da Ingazeira42,407 people · ~59 km away
- Arcoverde82,003 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Monteiro?
Monteiro has a population of 32,277 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1060 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Monteiro in?
Monteiro is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Monteiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,467 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.