Pesqueira Population 2026
Pesqueira has a population of 62,722, making it the #532 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 198× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
62,722
Rank in Brazil
#532
Coordinates
8.36°S, 36.70°W
~655 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,473 km
915 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pernambuco
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1,653,461 | #9 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 | #30 |
| Caruaru | 402,290 | #56 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 | #60 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
Cities near Pesqueira
- Sanharó18,624 people · ~14 km away
- Belo Jardim83,647 people · ~30 km away
- Pedra22,795 people · ~31 km away
- Venturosa17,251 people · ~31 km away
- São Bento do Una49,449 people · ~33 km away
- Arcoverde82,003 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pesqueira?
Pesqueira has a population of 62,722 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #532 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Pesqueira in?
Pesqueira is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Pesqueira the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,473 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.