Barreiras Population 2026
Barreiras has a population of 159,734, making it the #182 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
159,734
Rank in Brazil
#182
Coordinates
12.15°S, 44.99°W
~472 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
513 km
319 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 Barreiras
- São Desidério32,828 people · ~23 km away
- Riachão das Neves21,642 people · ~46 km away
- Luis Eduardo Magalhães107,909 people · ~87 km away
- Formosa do Rio Preto25,899 people · ~125 km away
- Serra Dourada17,066 people · ~132 km away
- Santa Rita de Cássia27,390 people · ~137 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barreiras?
Barreiras has a population of 159,734 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #182 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barreiras in?
Barreiras is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Barreiras the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 513 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.