Formosa do Rio Preto Population 2026
Formosa do Rio Preto has a population of 25,899, making it the #1332 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 479× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,899
Rank in Brazil
#1332
Coordinates
11.05°S, 45.19°W
~495 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
604 km
375 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Formosa do Rio Preto
- Corrente27,278 people · ~67 km away
- Santa Rita de Cássia27,390 people · ~74 km away
- Riachão das Neves21,642 people · ~83 km away
- Barreiras159,734 people · ~125 km away
- Luis Eduardo Magalhães107,909 people · ~133 km away
- São Desidério32,828 people · ~148 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Formosa do Rio Preto?
Formosa do Rio Preto has a population of 25,899 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1332 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Formosa do Rio Preto in?
Formosa do Rio Preto is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Formosa do Rio Preto the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 604 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.