Russas Population 2026
Russas has a population of 72,928, making it the #457 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 170× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,928
Rank in Brazil
#457
Coordinates
4.94°S, 37.98°W
~26 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,623 km
1,008 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 Russas
- Quixeré20,874 people · ~15 km away
- Jaguaruana31,701 people · ~25 km away
- Limoeiro do Norte59,560 people · ~27 km away
- Tabuleiro do Norte30,652 people · ~38 km away
- Baraúna26,913 people · ~43 km away
- Morada Nova61,443 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Russas?
Russas has a population of 72,928 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #457 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Russas in?
Russas is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Russas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,623 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.