Cajueiro Population 2026
Cajueiro has a population of 16,605, making it the #2100 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 747× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,605
Rank in Brazil
#2100
Coordinates
9.40°S, 36.15°W
~109 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,461 km
907 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Maceió | 1,031,597 | #14 |
| Arapiraca | 243,661 | #116 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| União dos Palmares | 60,874 | #556 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
Cities near Cajueiro
- Capela15,068 people · ~9 km away
- Viçosa24,423 people · ~10 km away
- Atalaia38,530 people · ~19 km away
- Murici25,933 people · ~25 km away
- Boca da Mata21,517 people · ~28 km away
- União dos Palmares60,874 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cajueiro?
Cajueiro has a population of 16,605 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2100 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cajueiro in?
Cajueiro is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is Cajueiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,461 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.