Portel Population 2026
Portel has a population of 62,503, making it the #535 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pará. It is about 198× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
62,503
Rank in Brazil
#535
Coordinates
1.94°S, 50.82°W
~12 m elevation · America/Belem
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,572 km
976 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Belém | 1,499,641 | #11 |
| Ananindeua | 433,956 | #50 |
| Parauapebas | 267,836 | #99 |
| Castanhal | 192,256 | #149 |
| Santarém | 189,047 | #152 |
| Abaetetuba | 158,188 | #185 |
| Marabá | 145,860 | #201 |
| Cametá | 134,184 | #218 |
Cities near Portel
- Melgaço27,881 people · ~19 km away
- Breves106,968 people · ~47 km away
- Bagre31,892 people · ~68 km away
- Oeiras do Pará33,844 people · ~108 km away
- Gurupá31,786 people · ~108 km away
- Curralinho33,903 people · ~115 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Portel?
Portel has a population of 62,503 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #535 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Portel in?
Portel is located in Pará, Brazil.
Is Portel the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,572 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.