Canhotinho Population 2026
Canhotinho has a population of 25,090, making it the #1381 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 494× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,090
Rank in Brazil
#1381
Coordinates
8.88°S, 36.19°W
~529 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,487 km
923 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 Canhotinho
FAQ
What is the population of Canhotinho?
Canhotinho has a population of 25,090 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1381 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Canhotinho in?
Canhotinho is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Canhotinho the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,487 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.