Castanhal Population 2026
Castanhal has a population of 192,256, making it the #149 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pará. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
192,256
Rank in Brazil
#149
Coordinates
1.29°S, 47.93°W
~46 m elevation · America/Belem
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,611 km
1,000 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Belém | 1,499,641 | #11 |
| Ananindeua | 433,956 | #50 |
| Parauapebas | 267,836 | #99 |
| Santarém | 189,047 | #152 |
| Abaetetuba | 158,188 | #185 |
| Marabá | 145,860 | #201 |
| Cametá | 134,184 | #218 |
| Barcarena | 126,650 | #232 |
Cities near Castanhal
- Santa Isabel do Pará73,019 people · ~26 km away
- Santo Antônio do Tauá27,461 people · ~28 km away
- Bujaru24,383 people · ~28 km away
- Benevides63,567 people · ~36 km away
- Igarapé-Açu35,797 people · ~39 km away
- Santa Maria do Pará24,624 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Castanhal?
Castanhal has a population of 192,256 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #149 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Castanhal in?
Castanhal is located in Pará, Brazil.
Is Castanhal the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,611 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.