Picuí Population 2026
Picuí has a population of 18,333, making it the #1886 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 676× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,333
Rank in Brazil
#1886
Coordinates
6.51°S, 36.35°W
~445 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,629 km
1,012 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 Picuí
- Cuité19,719 people · ~22 km away
- Currais Novos41,313 people · ~34 km away
- Parelhas21,499 people · ~40 km away
- Santa Cruz37,313 people · ~48 km away
- Lagoa Nova15,573 people · ~48 km away
- Cacimba de Dentro16,064 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Picuí?
Picuí has a population of 18,333 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1886 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Picuí in?
Picuí is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Picuí the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,629 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.