Santa Bárbara Population 2026
Santa Bárbara has a population of 20,952, making it the #1684 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 592× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,952
Rank in Brazil
#1684
Coordinates
11.96°S, 38.98°W
~277 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,056 km
656 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 Santa Bárbara
- Irará28,043 people · ~25 km away
- Serrinha80,435 people · ~33 km away
- Feira de Santana619,609 people · ~34 km away
- Coração de Maria26,692 people · ~39 km away
- Biritinga15,146 people · ~42 km away
- Serra Preta17,996 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Bárbara?
Santa Bárbara has a population of 20,952 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1684 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Bárbara in?
Santa Bárbara is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Santa Bárbara the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,056 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.