Paulista Population 2026
Paulista has a population of 342,167, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
342,167
Rank in Brazil
#72
Coordinates
7.94°S, 34.87°W
~20 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,666 km
1,035 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 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
| Garanhuns | 151,064 | #195 |
Cities near Paulista
- Abreu e Lima103,945 people · ~5 km away
- Olinda366,754 people · ~8 km away
- Igarassu122,312 people · ~12 km away
- Recife1,653,461 people · ~13 km away
- Camaragibe155,771 people · ~15 km away
- São Lourenço da Mata111,249 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paulista?
Paulista has a population of 342,167 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paulista in?
Paulista is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Paulista the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,666 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.