Petrolina Population 2026
Petrolina has a population of 386,791, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
386,791
Rank in Brazil
#60
Coordinates
9.40°S, 40.50°W
~383 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,074 km
667 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 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
| Garanhuns | 151,064 | #195 |
Cities near Petrolina
- Juazeiro237,821 people · ~1 km away
- Sobradinho25,475 people · ~34 km away
- Lagoa Grande24,088 people · ~51 km away
- Casa Nova72,086 people · ~58 km away
- Curaçá34,180 people · ~79 km away
- Santa Maria da Boa Vista40,578 people · ~99 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petrolina?
Petrolina has a population of 386,791 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Petrolina in?
Petrolina is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Petrolina the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,074 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.