Ruy Barbosa Population 2026
Ruy Barbosa has a population of 28,282, making it the #1220 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 438× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,282
Rank in Brazil
#1220
Coordinates
12.28°S, 40.49°W
~344 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
891 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 Ruy Barbosa
- Itaberaba65,073 people · ~34 km away
- Boa Vista do Tupim16,873 people · ~44 km away
- Mundo Novo17,305 people · ~47 km away
- Baixa Grande18,220 people · ~51 km away
- Tapiramutá15,818 people · ~58 km away
- Iaçu24,607 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ruy Barbosa?
Ruy Barbosa has a population of 28,282 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1220 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ruy Barbosa in?
Ruy Barbosa is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Ruy Barbosa the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 891 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.