Pilar Population 2026
Pilar has a population of 36,499, making it the #930 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 340× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,499
Rank in Brazil
#930
Coordinates
9.60°S, 35.96°W
~125 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,469 km
912 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Maceió | 1,031,597 | #14 |
| Arapiraca | 243,661 | #116 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| União dos Palmares | 60,874 | #556 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
Cities near Pilar
- Atalaia38,530 people · ~13 km away
- Marechal Deodoro62,341 people · ~14 km away
- Satuba25,000 people · ~15 km away
- Rio Largo97,435 people · ~17 km away
- Capela15,068 people · ~25 km away
- São Miguel dos Campos53,391 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pilar?
Pilar has a population of 36,499 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #930 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Pilar in?
Pilar is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is Pilar the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,469 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.