Iguatu Population 2026

Iguatu has a population of 98,064, making it the #335 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 126× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.

BrasíliaIguatu
Location of Iguatu (capital Brasília shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
98,064
Rank in Brazil
#335
Coordinates
6.36°S, 39.30°W
~222 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,408 km
874 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ceará

CityPopulationRank in Brazil
Fortaleza2,400,000#5
Caucaia355,679#68
Maracanaú234,509#122
Juazeiro do Norte225,230#130
Sobral203,023#143
Itapipoca131,123#223
Crato131,050#224
Maranguape105,093#302

Cities near Iguatu

  • Quixelô15,910 people · ~16 km away
  • Cariús17,015 people · ~29 km away
  • Jucás23,922 people · ~31 km away
  • Acopiara44,962 people · ~34 km away
  • Cedro22,344 people · ~38 km away
  • Orós19,675 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Iguatu?
Iguatu has a population of 98,064 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #335 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Iguatu in?
Iguatu is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Iguatu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,408 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.

← All biggest cities in Brazil · Brazil population by year