Madre de Deus Population 2026
Madre de Deus has a population of 18,504, making it the #1868 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 670× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,504
Rank in Brazil
#1868
Coordinates
12.74°S, 38.62°W
~2 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,058 km
657 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 Madre de Deus
- Candeias72,382 people · ~11 km away
- São Francisco do Conde38,733 people · ~14 km away
- Itaparica19,789 people · ~18 km away
- Santo Amaro56,012 people · ~24 km away
- Simões Filho114,559 people · ~24 km away
- Vera Cruz42,529 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Madre de Deus?
Madre de Deus has a population of 18,504 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1868 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Madre de Deus in?
Madre de Deus is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Madre de Deus the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,058 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.