Atalaia Population 2026
Atalaia has a population of 38,530, making it the #869 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 322× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,530
Rank in Brazil
#869
Coordinates
9.50°S, 36.02°W
~61 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,468 km
912 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Maceió | 1,031,597 | #14 |
| Arapiraca | 243,661 | #116 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| União dos Palmares | 60,874 | #556 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
Cities near Atalaia
FAQ
What is the population of Atalaia?
Atalaia has a population of 38,530 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #869 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Atalaia in?
Atalaia is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is Atalaia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,468 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.