Horizonte Population 2026
Horizonte has a population of 70,983, making it the #482 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 175× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,983
Rank in Brazil
#482
Coordinates
4.10°S, 38.49°W
~95 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,659 km
1,030 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 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near Horizonte
- Pacajus70,983 people · ~9 km away
- Itaitinga64,650 people · ~15 km away
- Guaiúba24,325 people · ~18 km away
- Pacatuba81,524 people · ~20 km away
- Pindoretama23,391 people · ~22 km away
- Chorozinho20,163 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Horizonte?
Horizonte has a population of 70,983 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #482 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Horizonte in?
Horizonte is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Horizonte the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,659 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.