Mata de São João Population 2026
Mata de São João has a population of 42,566, making it the #776 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 291× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,566
Rank in Brazil
#776
Coordinates
12.53°S, 38.30°W
~35 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,099 km
682 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 Mata de São João
- Dias d'Ávila71,485 people · ~9 km away
- Pojuca32,136 people · ~12 km away
- Camaçari188,758 people · ~19 km away
- São Sebastião do Passé40,958 people · ~21 km away
- Catu48,148 people · ~22 km away
- Simões Filho114,559 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mata de São João?
Mata de São João has a population of 42,566 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #776 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Mata de São João in?
Mata de São João is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Mata de São João the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,099 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.