Petrolândia Population 2026
Petrolândia has a population of 34,161, making it the #988 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 363× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,161
Rank in Brazil
#988
Coordinates
8.98°S, 38.22°W
~325 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,297 km
805 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 Petrolândia
- Tacaratu23,902 people · ~16 km away
- Glória15,524 people · ~40 km away
- Água Branca19,550 people · ~44 km away
- Inajá27,488 people · ~44 km away
- Paulo Afonso112,870 people · ~47 km away
- Delmiro Gouveia52,809 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petrolândia?
Petrolândia has a population of 34,161 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #988 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Petrolândia in?
Petrolândia is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Petrolândia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,297 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.