Vila Velha Population 2026
Vila Velha has a population of 394,930, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Espírito Santo. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
394,930
Rank in Brazil
#57
Coordinates
20.33°S, 40.29°W
~5 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
953 km
592 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Espírito Santo
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Serra | 520,653 | #38 |
| Cariacica | 353,491 | #69 |
| Vitória | 312,656 | #85 |
| Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | 187,019 | #157 |
| Linhares | 166,786 | #173 |
| Guarapari | 124,656 | #236 |
| São Mateus | 123,752 | #239 |
| Colatina | 101,190 | #326 |
Cities near Vila Velha
- Vitória312,656 people · ~5 km away
- Cariacica353,491 people · ~15 km away
- Viana73,423 people · ~22 km away
- Serra520,653 people · ~22 km away
- Domingos Martins35,416 people · ~38 km away
- Marechal Floriano18,743 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vila Velha?
Vila Velha has a population of 394,930 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Vila Velha in?
Vila Velha is located in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Is Vila Velha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 953 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.