São Sebastião Population 2026
São Sebastião has a population of 32,701, making it the #1045 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 379× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,701
Rank in Brazil
#1045
Coordinates
9.93°S, 36.55°W
~204 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,393 km
865 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Maceió | 1,031,597 | #14 |
| Arapiraca | 243,661 | #116 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| União dos Palmares | 60,874 | #556 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
Cities near São Sebastião
- Junqueiro24,381 people · ~9 km away
- Feira Grande23,191 people · ~14 km away
- Teotônio Vilela39,161 people · ~22 km away
- Limoeiro de Anadia25,197 people · ~22 km away
- Lagoa da Canoa18,831 people · ~23 km away
- Arapiraca243,661 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Sebastião?
São Sebastião has a population of 32,701 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1045 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Sebastião in?
São Sebastião is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is São Sebastião the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,393 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.