Tanhaçu Population 2026
Tanhaçu has a population of 21,006, making it the #1676 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 590× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,006
Rank in Brazil
#1676
Coordinates
14.02°S, 41.25°W
~433 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
744 km
462 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 Tanhaçu
- Ituaçu17,914 people · ~24 km away
- Barra da Estiva26,026 people · ~45 km away
- Brumado70,510 people · ~49 km away
- Anagé25,438 people · ~67 km away
- Ibicoara20,785 people · ~68 km away
- Livramento do Brumado19,914 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tanhaçu?
Tanhaçu has a population of 21,006 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1676 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Tanhaçu in?
Tanhaçu is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Tanhaçu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 744 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.