Ilhéus Population 2026
Ilhéus has a population of 155,499, making it the #190 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
155,499
Rank in Brazil
#190
Coordinates
14.80°S, 39.03°W
~-9,999 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
960 km
596 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Ilhéus
FAQ
What is the population of Ilhéus?
Ilhéus has a population of 155,499 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #190 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ilhéus in?
Ilhéus is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Ilhéus the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 960 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.