São José de Piranhas Population 2026
São José de Piranhas has a population of 19,067, making it the #1822 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 650× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,067
Rank in Brazil
#1822
Coordinates
7.12°S, 38.50°W
~344 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,407 km
874 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 José de Piranhas
- Cajazeiras63,239 people · ~26 km away
- Barro19,381 people · ~31 km away
- Mauriti45,561 people · ~42 km away
- Itaporanga23,940 people · ~44 km away
- São João do Rio do Peixe17,964 people · ~44 km away
- Conceição18,260 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São José de Piranhas?
São José de Piranhas has a population of 19,067 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1822 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José de Piranhas in?
São José de Piranhas is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is São José de Piranhas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,407 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.