Palmares Population 2026
Palmares has a population of 54,584, making it the #610 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 227× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,584
Rank in Brazil
#610
Coordinates
8.68°S, 35.59°W
~115 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,555 km
966 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 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
Cities near Palmares
- Água Preta27,221 people · ~7 km away
- Catende33,279 people · ~14 km away
- Gameleira17,973 people · ~25 km away
- Bonito39,163 people · ~28 km away
- Colônia Leopoldina15,949 people · ~29 km away
- Ribeirão33,507 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palmares?
Palmares has a population of 54,584 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #610 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Palmares in?
Palmares is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Palmares the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,555 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.