Posto da Mata Population 2026
Posto da Mata has a population of 22,168, making it the #1589 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 559× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,168
Rank in Brazil
#1589
Coordinates
17.89°S, 39.86°W
~78 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
890 km
553 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 Posto da Mata
- Pedro Canário21,522 people · ~35 km away
- Mucuri37,977 people · ~39 km away
- Teixeira de Freitas145,216 people · ~41 km away
- Nova Viçosa39,509 people · ~52 km away
- Nanuque35,038 people · ~53 km away
- Montanha18,900 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Posto da Mata?
Posto da Mata has a population of 22,168 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1589 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Posto da Mata in?
Posto da Mata is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Posto da Mata the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 890 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.