Cachoeirinha Population 2026
Cachoeirinha has a population of 20,612, making it the #1700 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 602× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,612
Rank in Brazil
#1700
Coordinates
8.49°S, 36.23°W
~530 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,507 km
936 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 Cachoeirinha
- Altinho21,185 people · ~19 km away
- São Caitano37,126 people · ~20 km away
- Lajedo39,582 people · ~22 km away
- São Bento do Una49,449 people · ~24 km away
- Belo Jardim83,647 people · ~27 km away
- Panelas22,991 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cachoeirinha?
Cachoeirinha has a population of 20,612 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1700 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cachoeirinha in?
Cachoeirinha is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Cachoeirinha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,507 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.