Teresina Population 2026
Teresina has a population of 871,126, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Piauí. Roughly 0.4% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
871,126
Rank in Brazil
#19
Coordinates
5.09°S, 42.80°W
~87 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,314 km
816 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Piauí
Cities near Teresina
- Timon174,465 people · ~4 km away
- Demerval Lobão16,352 people · ~33 km away
- Altos47,453 people · ~38 km away
- José de Freitas42,559 people · ~45 km away
- União46,119 people · ~56 km away
- Matões32,174 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Teresina?
Teresina has a population of 871,126 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Teresina in?
Teresina is located in Piauí, Brazil.
Is Teresina the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,314 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.