São Bento Population 2026
São Bento has a population of 32,235, making it the #1063 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 385× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,235
Rank in Brazil
#1063
Coordinates
6.28°S, 37.75°W
~476 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,532 km
951 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraíba
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| João Pessoa | 817,511 | #22 |
| Campina Grande | 348,936 | #71 |
| Santa Rita | 149,910 | #196 |
| Patos | 92,575 | #354 |
| Bayeux | 82,742 | #398 |
| Sousa | 67,259 | #498 |
| Cabedelo | 66,519 | #501 |
| Cajazeiras | 63,239 | #530 |
Cities near São Bento
- Catolé do Rocha30,661 people · ~7 km away
- Pau dos Ferros30,479 people · ~54 km away
- Pombal32,473 people · ~54 km away
- Caraúbas19,727 people · ~59 km away
- Apodi36,093 people · ~69 km away
- Caicó61,146 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Bento?
São Bento has a population of 32,235 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1063 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Bento in?
São Bento is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is São Bento the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,532 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.