Garanhuns Population 2026
Garanhuns has a population of 151,064, making it the #195 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
151,064
Rank in Brazil
#195
Coordinates
8.88°S, 36.50°W
~950 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,458 km
905 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 Garanhuns
FAQ
What is the population of Garanhuns?
Garanhuns has a population of 151,064 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #195 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Garanhuns in?
Garanhuns is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Garanhuns the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,458 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.