Barreiros Population 2026
Barreiros has a population of 42,056, making it the #788 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 295× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,056
Rank in Brazil
#788
Coordinates
8.82°S, 35.19°W
~28 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,585 km
984 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 Barreiros
- São José da Coroa Grande18,825 people · ~10 km away
- Tamandaré23,561 people · ~12 km away
- Rio Formoso20,009 people · ~17 km away
- Maragogi33,232 people · ~22 km away
- Sirinhaém40,852 people · ~26 km away
- Gameleira17,973 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barreiros?
Barreiros has a population of 42,056 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #788 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barreiros in?
Barreiros is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Barreiros the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,585 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.