Paulo Afonso Population 2026
Paulo Afonso has a population of 112,870, making it the #276 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 110× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
112,870
Rank in Brazil
#276
Coordinates
9.41°S, 38.21°W
~245 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,270 km
789 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Paulo Afonso
- Glória15,524 people · ~9 km away
- Delmiro Gouveia52,809 people · ~24 km away
- Tacaratu23,902 people · ~34 km away
- Água Branca19,550 people · ~35 km away
- Petrolândia34,161 people · ~47 km away
- Canindé de São Francisco26,834 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paulo Afonso?
Paulo Afonso has a population of 112,870 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #276 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paulo Afonso in?
Paulo Afonso is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Paulo Afonso the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,270 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.