Candeias Population 2026
Candeias has a population of 72,382, making it the #465 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 171× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,382
Rank in Brazil
#465
Coordinates
12.67°S, 38.55°W
~27 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,068 km
663 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Candeias
- Madre de Deus18,504 people · ~11 km away
- São Francisco do Conde38,733 people · ~15 km away
- São Sebastião do Passé40,958 people · ~18 km away
- Simões Filho114,559 people · ~21 km away
- Santo Amaro56,012 people · ~22 km away
- Camaçari188,758 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Candeias?
Candeias has a population of 72,382 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #465 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Candeias in?
Candeias is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Candeias the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,068 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.