Salitre Population 2026
Salitre has a population of 16,633, making it the #2097 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 746× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,633
Rank in Brazil
#2097
Coordinates
7.28°S, 40.46°W
~678 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,246 km
774 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 Salitre
FAQ
What is the population of Salitre?
Salitre has a population of 16,633 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2097 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Salitre in?
Salitre is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Salitre the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,246 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.