Santa Maria da Boa Vista Population 2026
Santa Maria da Boa Vista has a population of 40,578, making it the #822 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 306× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,578
Rank in Brazil
#822
Coordinates
8.81°S, 39.83°W
~351 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,173 km
728 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pernambuco
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1,653,461 | #9 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 | #30 |
| Caruaru | 402,290 | #56 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 | #60 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
Cities near Santa Maria da Boa Vista
- Curaçá34,180 people · ~22 km away
- Lagoa Grande24,088 people · ~53 km away
- Cabrobó31,746 people · ~65 km away
- Abaré17,639 people · ~79 km away
- Parnamirim18,612 people · ~84 km away
- Belém de São Francisco18,713 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Maria da Boa Vista?
Santa Maria da Boa Vista has a population of 40,578 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #822 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Maria da Boa Vista in?
Santa Maria da Boa Vista is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Santa Maria da Boa Vista the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,173 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.