Igarassu Population 2026
Igarassu has a population of 122,312, making it the #249 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 101× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
122,312
Rank in Brazil
#249
Coordinates
7.83°S, 34.91°W
~22 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,669 km
1,036 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 Igarassu
- Itapissuma27,749 people · ~7 km away
- Abreu e Lima103,945 people · ~9 km away
- Paulista342,167 people · ~12 km away
- Ilha de Itamaracá25,529 people · ~13 km away
- Olinda366,754 people · ~20 km away
- Araçoiaba19,936 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Igarassu?
Igarassu has a population of 122,312 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #249 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Igarassu in?
Igarassu is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Igarassu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,669 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.