Várzea Alegre Population 2026
Várzea Alegre has a population of 38,984, making it the #859 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 318× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,984
Rank in Brazil
#859
Coordinates
6.79°S, 39.30°W
~316 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,373 km
853 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 Várzea Alegre
- Caririaçu26,320 people · ~28 km away
- Cedro22,344 people · ~33 km away
- Farias Brito18,217 people · ~34 km away
- Cariús17,015 people · ~36 km away
- Lavras da Mangabeira30,802 people · ~37 km away
- Jucás23,922 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Várzea Alegre?
Várzea Alegre has a population of 38,984 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #859 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Várzea Alegre in?
Várzea Alegre is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Várzea Alegre the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,373 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.