Paracuru Population 2026
Paracuru has a population of 38,980, making it the #860 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 318× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,980
Rank in Brazil
#860
Coordinates
3.41°S, 39.03°W
~23 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,685 km
1,046 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 Paracuru
- Paraipaba32,216 people · ~13 km away
- São Gonçalo do Amarante54,143 people · ~23 km away
- Trairi58,415 people · ~30 km away
- Umirim17,470 people · ~46 km away
- Turaru15,412 people · ~49 km away
- Pentecoste37,813 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paracuru?
Paracuru has a population of 38,980 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #860 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paracuru in?
Paracuru is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Paracuru the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,685 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.