Caruaru Population 2026
Caruaru has a population of 402,290, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
402,290
Rank in Brazil
#56
Coordinates
8.28°S, 35.98°W
~568 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,543 km
958 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pernambuco
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1,653,461 | #9 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 | #30 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 | #60 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
| Garanhuns | 151,064 | #195 |
Cities near Caruaru
- São Caitano37,126 people · ~19 km away
- Agrestina24,615 people · ~20 km away
- Bezerros64,809 people · ~20 km away
- Riacho das Almas20,639 people · ~21 km away
- Altinho21,185 people · ~25 km away
- Camocim de São Félix17,991 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caruaru?
Caruaru has a population of 402,290 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Caruaru in?
Caruaru is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Caruaru the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,543 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.