Muritiba Population 2026
Muritiba has a population of 28,707, making it the #1208 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 432× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,707
Rank in Brazil
#1208
Coordinates
12.63°S, 38.99°W
~214 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,025 km
637 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 Muritiba
- Cachoeira33,567 people · ~4 km away
- Governador Mangabeira20,605 people · ~6 km away
- Cruz das Almas60,348 people · ~13 km away
- Conceição da Feira20,800 people · ~13 km away
- Maragogipe35,859 people · ~18 km away
- São Gonçalo dos Campos39,513 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Muritiba?
Muritiba has a population of 28,707 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1208 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Muritiba in?
Muritiba is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Muritiba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,025 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.