Nova Viçosa Population 2026
Nova Viçosa has a population of 39,509, making it the #843 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 314× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,509
Rank in Brazil
#843
Coordinates
17.89°S, 39.37°W
~8 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
940 km
584 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 Nova Viçosa
- Mucuri37,977 people · ~29 km away
- Alcobaça24,530 people · ~45 km away
- Posto da Mata22,168 people · ~52 km away
- Teixeira de Freitas145,216 people · ~56 km away
- Prado35,003 people · ~63 km away
- Pedro Canário21,522 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nova Viçosa?
Nova Viçosa has a population of 39,509 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #843 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Nova Viçosa in?
Nova Viçosa is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Nova Viçosa the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 940 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.