Caucaia Population 2026
Caucaia has a population of 355,679, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
355,679
Rank in Brazil
#68
Coordinates
3.74°S, 38.65°W
~35 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,680 km
1,043 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| 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 |
| Iguatu | 98,064 | #335 |
Cities near Caucaia
FAQ
What is the population of Caucaia?
Caucaia has a population of 355,679 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Caucaia in?
Caucaia is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Caucaia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,680 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.