Vertentes Population 2026
Vertentes has a population of 21,959, making it the #1604 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 565× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,959
Rank in Brazil
#1604
Coordinates
7.90°S, 35.99°W
~390 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,566 km
972 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pernambuco
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1,653,461 | #9 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 | #30 |
| Caruaru | 402,290 | #56 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 | #60 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
Cities near Vertentes
- Taquaritinga do Norte24,736 people · ~6 km away
- Toritama41,137 people · ~14 km away
- Santa Cruz do Capibaribe98,254 people · ~25 km away
- Surubim64,120 people · ~27 km away
- Riacho das Almas20,639 people · ~30 km away
- Cumaru16,252 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vertentes?
Vertentes has a population of 21,959 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1604 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Vertentes in?
Vertentes is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Vertentes the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,566 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.