Panelas Population 2026
Panelas has a population of 22,991, making it the #1549 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 539× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,991
Rank in Brazil
#1549
Coordinates
8.66°S, 36.01°W
~533 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,517 km
942 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 Panelas
FAQ
What is the population of Panelas?
Panelas has a population of 22,991 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1549 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Panelas in?
Panelas is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Panelas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,517 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.