Lajedo Population 2026
Lajedo has a population of 39,582, making it the #838 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 313× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,582
Rank in Brazil
#838
Coordinates
8.66°S, 36.32°W
~672 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,488 km
924 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 Lajedo
- Jupi15,329 people · ~12 km away
- São Bento do Una49,449 people · ~21 km away
- Cachoeirinha20,612 people · ~22 km away
- São João23,837 people · ~24 km away
- Canhotinho25,090 people · ~28 km away
- Garanhuns151,064 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lajedo?
Lajedo has a population of 39,582 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #838 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Lajedo in?
Lajedo is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Lajedo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,488 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.