Cariús Population 2026
Cariús has a population of 17,015, making it the #2069 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 729× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,015
Rank in Brazil
#2069
Coordinates
6.54°S, 39.50°W
~244 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,379 km
856 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near Cariús
- Jucás23,922 people · ~4 km away
- Iguatu98,064 people · ~29 km away
- Várzea Alegre38,984 people · ~36 km away
- Farias Brito18,217 people · ~44 km away
- Quixelô15,910 people · ~45 km away
- Cedro22,344 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cariús?
Cariús has a population of 17,015 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2069 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cariús in?
Cariús is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Cariús the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,379 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.