Manaus Population 2026
Manaus has a population of 2,219,580, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Amazonas. Roughly 1.0% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,219,580
Rank in Brazil
#6
Coordinates
3.10°S, 60.02°W
~20 m elevation · America/Manaus
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,934 km
1,201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Amazonas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Itacoatiara | 112,520 | #278 |
| Manacapuru | 110,691 | #288 |
| Parintins | 101,956 | #322 |
| Tefé | 79,278 | #418 |
| Coari | 73,820 | #450 |
| Tabatinga | 72,283 | #466 |
| Iranduba | 67,114 | #499 |
| Maués | 65,714 | #506 |
Cities near Manaus
- Careiro da Várzea19,809 people · ~24 km away
- Iranduba67,114 people · ~27 km away
- Rio Preto da Eva25,723 people · ~58 km away
- Manaquiri17,009 people · ~60 km away
- Manacapuru110,691 people · ~70 km away
- Careiro32,442 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Manaus?
Manaus has a population of 2,219,580 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Manaus in?
Manaus is located in Amazonas, Brazil.
Is Manaus the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,934 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.