Vera Cruz Population 2026
Vera Cruz has a population of 30,556, making it the #1149 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 406× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,556
Rank in Brazil
#1149
Coordinates
12.63°S, 41.03°W
~533 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
821 km
510 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 Vera Cruz
- Boa Vista do Tupim16,873 people · ~46 km away
- Utinga16,277 people · ~62 km away
- Ruy Barbosa28,282 people · ~70 km away
- Iraquara23,879 people · ~77 km away
- Bonito15,844 people · ~78 km away
- Itaberaba65,073 people · ~80 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz has a population of 30,556 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1149 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Vera Cruz in?
Vera Cruz is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Vera Cruz the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 821 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.