Lauro de Freitas Population 2026
Lauro de Freitas has a population of 203,331, making it the #142 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
203,331
Rank in Brazil
#142
Coordinates
12.89°S, 38.33°W
~10 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,083 km
673 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 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
| Barreiras | 159,734 | #182 |
Cities near Lauro de Freitas
- Simões Filho114,559 people · ~15 km away
- Salvador2,711,840 people · ~20 km away
- Camaçari188,758 people · ~22 km away
- Vera Cruz42,529 people · ~31 km away
- Dias d'Ávila71,485 people · ~32 km away
- Candeias72,382 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lauro de Freitas?
Lauro de Freitas has a population of 203,331 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #142 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Lauro de Freitas in?
Lauro de Freitas is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Lauro de Freitas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,083 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.