Belém Population 2026
Belém has a population of 1,499,641, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pará. Roughly 0.7% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 8.3× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,499,641
Rank in Brazil
#11
Coordinates
1.46°S, 48.50°W
~15 m elevation · America/Belem
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,594 km
990 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Ananindeua | 433,956 | #50 |
| Parauapebas | 267,836 | #99 |
| Castanhal | 192,256 | #149 |
| Santarém | 189,047 | #152 |
| Abaetetuba | 158,188 | #185 |
| Marabá | 145,860 | #201 |
| Cametá | 134,184 | #218 |
| Barcarena | 126,650 | #232 |
Cities near Belém
- Barcarena126,650 people · ~15 km away
- Ananindeua433,956 people · ~18 km away
- Marituba111,785 people · ~21 km away
- Benevides63,567 people · ~31 km away
- Santa Bárbara do Pará21,087 people · ~35 km away
- Ponta de Pedras24,984 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belém?
Belém has a population of 1,499,641 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Belém in?
Belém is located in Pará, Brazil.
Is Belém the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,594 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.