Colônia Leopoldina Population 2026
Colônia Leopoldina has a population of 15,949, making it the #2152 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 777× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,949
Rank in Brazil
#2152
Coordinates
8.91°S, 35.73°W
~133 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,529 km
950 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 Colônia Leopoldina
- Joaquim Gomes17,386 people · ~25 km away
- Catende33,279 people · ~27 km away
- Palmares54,584 people · ~29 km away
- Água Preta27,221 people · ~31 km away
- Quipapá17,928 people · ~33 km away
- Matriz de Camaragibe24,330 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Colônia Leopoldina?
Colônia Leopoldina has a population of 15,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2152 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Colônia Leopoldina in?
Colônia Leopoldina is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Colônia Leopoldina the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,529 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.