Tianguá Population 2026
Tianguá has a population of 81,506, making it the #408 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 152× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,506
Rank in Brazil
#408
Coordinates
3.73°S, 40.99°W
~773 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,540 km
956 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 Tianguá
- Ubajara32,767 people · ~16 km away
- Frecheirinha15,657 people · ~20 km away
- Viçosa do Ceará59,712 people · ~22 km away
- Ibiapina23,965 people · ~24 km away
- São Benedito47,640 people · ~38 km away
- Coreaú20,953 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tianguá?
Tianguá has a population of 81,506 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #408 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Tianguá in?
Tianguá is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Tianguá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,540 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.