São Gabriel Population 2026
São Gabriel has a population of 18,600, making it the #1861 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 667× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,600
Rank in Brazil
#1861
Coordinates
11.23°S, 41.88°W
~751 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
827 km
514 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 São Gabriel
- Irecê74,507 people · ~9 km away
- Presidente Dutra15,130 people · ~14 km away
- Lapão25,736 people · ~18 km away
- Jussara16,354 people · ~23 km away
- João Dourado24,854 people · ~27 km away
- Central16,348 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Gabriel?
São Gabriel has a population of 18,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1861 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Gabriel in?
São Gabriel is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is São Gabriel the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 827 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.