Juazeiro Population 2026
Juazeiro has a population of 237,821, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
237,821
Rank in Brazil
#121
Coordinates
9.41°S, 40.50°W
~370 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,073 km
666 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 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
| Barreiras | 159,734 | #182 |
Cities near Juazeiro
- Petrolina386,791 people · ~1 km away
- Sobradinho25,475 people · ~34 km away
- Lagoa Grande24,088 people · ~52 km away
- Casa Nova72,086 people · ~59 km away
- Curaçá34,180 people · ~80 km away
- Santa Maria da Boa Vista40,578 people · ~100 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Juazeiro?
Juazeiro has a population of 237,821 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Juazeiro in?
Juazeiro is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Juazeiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,073 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.