Sapeaçu Population 2026
Sapeaçu has a population of 17,963, making it the #1933 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 690× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,963
Rank in Brazil
#1933
Coordinates
12.73°S, 39.18°W
~228 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,002 km
622 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 Sapeaçu
- Conceição do Almeida15,794 people · ~6 km away
- Cruz das Almas60,348 people · ~11 km away
- Sobradinho19,304 people · ~15 km away
- São Felipe20,283 people · ~17 km away
- Governador Mangabeira20,605 people · ~21 km away
- Cabaceiras do Paraguaçu16,559 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sapeaçu?
Sapeaçu has a population of 17,963 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1933 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Sapeaçu in?
Sapeaçu is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Sapeaçu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,002 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.