Missão Velha Population 2026
Missão Velha has a population of 36,822, making it the #921 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 337× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,822
Rank in Brazil
#921
Coordinates
7.25°S, 39.14°W
~364 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,347 km
836 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near Missão Velha
FAQ
What is the population of Missão Velha?
Missão Velha has a population of 36,822 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #921 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Missão Velha in?
Missão Velha is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Missão Velha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,347 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.