Capela Population 2026
Capela has a population of 15,068, making it the #2240 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 823× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,068
Rank in Brazil
#2240
Coordinates
9.41°S, 36.07°W
~87 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,468 km
912 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 Capela
FAQ
What is the population of Capela?
Capela has a population of 15,068 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2240 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Capela in?
Capela is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is Capela the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,468 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.