Valença Population 2026
Valença has a population of 85,655, making it the #379 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 145× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,655
Rank in Brazil
#379
Coordinates
13.37°S, 39.07°W
~9 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
990 km
615 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 Valença
FAQ
What is the population of Valença?
Valença has a population of 85,655 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #379 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Valença in?
Valença is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Valença the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 990 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.