Parauapebas Population 2026
Parauapebas has a population of 267,836, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pará. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
267,836
Rank in Brazil
#99
Coordinates
6.07°S, 49.90°W
~169 m elevation · America/Belem
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,101 km
684 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Belém | 1,499,641 | #11 |
| Ananindeua | 433,956 | #50 |
| Castanhal | 192,256 | #149 |
| Santarém | 189,047 | #152 |
| Abaetetuba | 158,188 | #185 |
| Marabá | 145,860 | #201 |
| Cametá | 134,184 | #218 |
| Barcarena | 126,650 | #232 |
Cities near Parauapebas
- Curionópolis19,950 people · ~34 km away
- Canaã dos Carajás77,079 people · ~51 km away
- Eldorado dos Carajás28,192 people · ~61 km away
- Água Azul do Norte18,080 people · ~102 km away
- Marabá145,860 people · ~114 km away
- Xinguara52,893 people · ~115 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Parauapebas?
Parauapebas has a population of 267,836 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Parauapebas in?
Parauapebas is located in Pará, Brazil.
Is Parauapebas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,101 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.