Gameleira Population 2026
Gameleira has a population of 17,973, making it the #1931 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 690× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,973
Rank in Brazil
#1931
Coordinates
8.58°S, 35.39°W
~100 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,580 km
981 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 Gameleira
- Ribeirão33,507 people · ~8 km away
- Água Preta27,221 people · ~21 km away
- Amaraji18,471 people · ~24 km away
- Palmares54,584 people · ~25 km away
- Rio Formoso20,009 people · ~26 km away
- Sirinhaém40,852 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gameleira?
Gameleira has a population of 17,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1931 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Gameleira in?
Gameleira is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Gameleira the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,580 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.