Belém de São Francisco Population 2026
Belém de São Francisco has a population of 18,713, making it the #1847 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 663× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,713
Rank in Brazil
#1847
Coordinates
8.75°S, 38.97°W
~317 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,248 km
775 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 Belém de São Francisco
- Abaré17,639 people · ~17 km away
- Cabrobó31,746 people · ~46 km away
- Floresta31,627 people · ~47 km away
- Salgueiro62,372 people · ~77 km away
- Petrolândia34,161 people · ~86 km away
- Santa Maria da Boa Vista40,578 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belém de São Francisco?
Belém de São Francisco has a population of 18,713 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1847 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Belém de São Francisco in?
Belém de São Francisco is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Belém de São Francisco the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,248 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.