Água Preta Population 2026
Água Preta has a population of 27,221, making it the #1273 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 456× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,221
Rank in Brazil
#1273
Coordinates
8.71°S, 35.53°W
~133 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,559 km
968 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 Água Preta
FAQ
What is the population of Água Preta?
Água Preta has a population of 27,221 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1273 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Água Preta in?
Água Preta is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Água Preta the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,559 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.