Tauá Population 2026
Tauá has a population of 61,227, making it the #553 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 203× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,227
Rank in Brazil
#553
Coordinates
6.00°S, 40.29°W
~399 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,369 km
850 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near Tauá
- São João dos Inhamuns29,188 people · ~1 km away
- Quiterianópolis20,213 people · ~49 km away
- Parambu31,445 people · ~50 km away
- Independência24,024 people · ~67 km away
- Várzea Alegre21,841 people · ~73 km away
- Novo Oriente27,545 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tauá?
Tauá has a population of 61,227 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #553 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Tauá in?
Tauá is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Tauá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,369 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.