Correntes Population 2026
Correntes has a population of 17,660, making it the #1965 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 702× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,660
Rank in Brazil
#1965
Coordinates
9.13°S, 36.33°W
~395 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,460 km
907 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 Correntes
- São João23,837 people · ~28 km away
- Viçosa24,423 people · ~29 km away
- Canhotinho25,090 people · ~31 km away
- São José da Laje21,193 people · ~33 km away
- União dos Palmares60,874 people · ~33 km away
- Garanhuns151,064 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Correntes?
Correntes has a population of 17,660 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1965 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Correntes in?
Correntes is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Correntes the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,460 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.