Olinda Population 2026
Olinda has a population of 366,754, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
366,754
Rank in Brazil
#65
Coordinates
8.01°S, 34.86°W
~37 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,663 km
1,033 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pernambuco
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1,653,461 | #9 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 | #30 |
| Caruaru | 402,290 | #56 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 | #60 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
| Garanhuns | 151,064 | #195 |
Cities near Olinda
- Recife1,653,461 people · ~6 km away
- Paulista342,167 people · ~8 km away
- Abreu e Lima103,945 people · ~12 km away
- Camaragibe155,771 people · ~14 km away
- São Lourenço da Mata111,249 people · ~18 km away
- Igarassu122,312 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Olinda?
Olinda has a population of 366,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Olinda in?
Olinda is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Olinda the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,663 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.