São Gonçalo do Amarante Population 2026
São Gonçalo do Amarante has a population of 54,143, making it the #615 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 229× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,143
Rank in Brazil
#615
Coordinates
3.61°S, 38.97°W
~23 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,671 km
1,038 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near São Gonçalo do Amarante
- Paracuru38,980 people · ~23 km away
- Paraipaba32,216 people · ~27 km away
- Caucaia355,679 people · ~38 km away
- Pentecoste37,813 people · ~39 km away
- Umirim17,470 people · ~43 km away
- Maranguape105,093 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Gonçalo do Amarante?
São Gonçalo do Amarante has a population of 54,143 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #615 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Gonçalo do Amarante in?
São Gonçalo do Amarante is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is São Gonçalo do Amarante the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,671 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.