Joaquim Gomes Population 2026
Joaquim Gomes has a population of 17,386, making it the #2005 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 713× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,386
Rank in Brazil
#2005
Coordinates
9.13°S, 35.75°W
~116 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,514 km
940 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Maceió | 1,031,597 | #14 |
| Arapiraca | 243,661 | #116 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| União dos Palmares | 60,874 | #556 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
Cities near Joaquim Gomes
- Matriz de Camaragibe24,330 people · ~24 km away
- Colônia Leopoldina15,949 people · ~25 km away
- Murici25,933 people · ~29 km away
- São Luís do Quitunde31,792 people · ~29 km away
- Messias15,707 people · ~30 km away
- União dos Palmares60,874 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Joaquim Gomes?
Joaquim Gomes has a population of 17,386 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2005 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Joaquim Gomes in?
Joaquim Gomes is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is Joaquim Gomes the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,514 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.