Piritiba Population 2026
Piritiba has a population of 17,566, making it the #1981 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 706× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,566
Rank in Brazil
#1981
Coordinates
11.73°S, 40.56°W
~542 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
915 km
568 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 Piritiba
- Mundo Novo17,305 people · ~17 km away
- Tapiramutá15,818 people · ~29 km away
- Miguel Calmon24,661 people · ~34 km away
- Mairi17,674 people · ~44 km away
- Baixa Grande18,220 people · ~49 km away
- Jacobina82,590 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piritiba?
Piritiba has a population of 17,566 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1981 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Piritiba in?
Piritiba is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Piritiba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 915 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.