Queimadas Population 2026
Queimadas has a population of 47,658, making it the #702 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 260× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,658
Rank in Brazil
#702
Coordinates
7.36°S, 35.90°W
~539 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,610 km
1,000 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 Queimadas
- Campina Grande348,936 people · ~14 km away
- Lagoa Seca27,730 people · ~21 km away
- Boqueirão17,598 people · ~29 km away
- Aroeiras18,705 people · ~30 km away
- Ingá17,692 people · ~34 km away
- Alagoa Nova21,013 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Queimadas?
Queimadas has a population of 47,658 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #702 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Queimadas in?
Queimadas is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Queimadas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,610 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.