Sumé Population 2026
Sumé has a population of 17,166, making it the #2029 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 722× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,166
Rank in Brazil
#2029
Coordinates
7.67°S, 36.88°W
~518 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,502 km
933 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 Sumé
- Monteiro32,277 people · ~36 km away
- São José do Egito31,004 people · ~48 km away
- Jataúba15,843 people · ~55 km away
- Sertânia32,811 people · ~62 km away
- Tabira27,681 people · ~73 km away
- Brejo da Madre de Deus51,107 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sumé?
Sumé has a population of 17,166 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2029 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Sumé in?
Sumé is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Sumé the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,502 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.