Santa Rita Population 2026
Santa Rita has a population of 149,910, making it the #196 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
149,910
Rank in Brazil
#196
Coordinates
7.11°S, 34.98°W
~6 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,708 km
1,061 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraíba
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| João Pessoa | 817,511 | #22 |
| Campina Grande | 348,936 | #71 |
| Patos | 92,575 | #354 |
| Bayeux | 82,742 | #398 |
| Sousa | 67,259 | #498 |
| Cabedelo | 66,519 | #501 |
| Cajazeiras | 63,239 | #530 |
| Guarabira | 57,484 | #588 |
Cities near Santa Rita
- Bayeux82,742 people · ~5 km away
- Cruz do Espírito Santo17,095 people · ~12 km away
- João Pessoa817,511 people · ~13 km away
- Conde27,605 people · ~18 km away
- Cabedelo66,519 people · ~22 km away
- Sapé51,306 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Rita?
Santa Rita has a population of 149,910 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #196 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Rita in?
Santa Rita is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Santa Rita the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,708 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.