Messias Population 2026
Messias has a population of 15,707, making it the #2181 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 789× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,707
Rank in Brazil
#2181
Coordinates
9.38°S, 35.84°W
~127 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,491 km
926 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Maceió | 1,031,597 | #14 |
| Arapiraca | 243,661 | #116 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| União dos Palmares | 60,874 | #556 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
Cities near Messias
FAQ
What is the population of Messias?
Messias has a population of 15,707 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2181 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Messias in?
Messias is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is Messias the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,491 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.