Várzea Alegre Population 2026
Várzea Alegre has a population of 21,841, making it the #1613 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 568× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,841
Rank in Brazil
#1613
Coordinates
5.35°S, 40.38°W
~320 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,422 km
883 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
- Independência24,024 people · ~10 km away
- Crateús76,390 people · ~37 km away
- Novo Oriente27,545 people · ~48 km away
- Tamboril24,815 people · ~58 km away
- Quiterianópolis20,213 people · ~65 km away
- Monsenhor Tabosa17,149 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Várzea Alegre?
Várzea Alegre has a population of 21,841 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1613 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 1,422 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.