Quixadá Population 2026
Quixadá has a population of 84,168, making it the #390 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 147× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,168
Rank in Brazil
#390
Coordinates
4.97°S, 39.02°W
~186 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,547 km
961 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near Quixadá
- Banabuiú17,195 people · ~39 km away
- Quixeramobim82,177 people · ~40 km away
- Itapiúna17,841 people · ~46 km away
- Capistrano17,254 people · ~57 km away
- Madalena16,896 people · ~63 km away
- Aracoiaba25,553 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Quixadá?
Quixadá has a population of 84,168 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #390 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Quixadá in?
Quixadá is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Quixadá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,547 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.