Crato Population 2026
Crato has a population of 131,050, making it the #224 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 95× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
131,050
Rank in Brazil
#224
Coordinates
7.23°S, 39.41°W
~430 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,328 km
825 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
| Iguatu | 98,064 | #335 |
Cities near Crato
- Juazeiro do Norte225,230 people · ~11 km away
- Barbalha75,033 people · ~14 km away
- Caririaçu26,320 people · ~25 km away
- Missão Velha36,822 people · ~29 km away
- Nova Olinda15,399 people · ~34 km away
- Santana do Cariri16,954 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Crato?
Crato has a population of 131,050 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #224 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Crato in?
Crato is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Crato the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,328 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.