Catende Population 2026
Catende has a population of 33,279, making it the #1020 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 373× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,279
Rank in Brazil
#1020
Coordinates
8.67°S, 35.72°W
~172 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,544 km
959 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 Catende
- Palmares54,584 people · ~14 km away
- Água Preta27,221 people · ~21 km away
- Bonito39,163 people · ~22 km away
- Cupira24,301 people · ~26 km away
- Colônia Leopoldina15,949 people · ~27 km away
- São Joaquim do Monte20,037 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Catende?
Catende has a population of 33,279 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1020 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Catende in?
Catende is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Catende the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,544 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.