Pocinhos Population 2026
Pocinhos has a population of 17,469, making it the #1994 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 710× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,469
Rank in Brazil
#1994
Coordinates
7.08°S, 36.06°W
~633 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,614 km
1,002 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 Pocinhos
- Esperança31,231 people · ~23 km away
- Lagoa Seca27,730 people · ~25 km away
- Campina Grande348,936 people · ~26 km away
- Remígio17,885 people · ~32 km away
- Alagoa Nova21,013 people · ~33 km away
- Queimadas47,658 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pocinhos?
Pocinhos has a population of 17,469 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1994 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Pocinhos in?
Pocinhos is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Pocinhos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,614 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.