Placas Population 2026
Placas has a population of 18,668, making it the #1851 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pará. It is about 664× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,668
Rank in Brazil
#1851
Coordinates
3.87°S, 54.22°W
~104 m elevation · America/Santarem
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,492 km
927 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Belém | 1,499,641 | #11 |
| Ananindeua | 433,956 | #50 |
| Parauapebas | 267,836 | #99 |
| Castanhal | 192,256 | #149 |
| Santarém | 189,047 | #152 |
| Abaetetuba | 158,188 | #185 |
| Marabá | 145,860 | #201 |
| Cametá | 134,184 | #218 |
Cities near Placas
- Uruará43,558 people · ~56 km away
- Rurópolis35,769 people · ~81 km away
- Aveiro18,290 people · ~127 km away
- Mojuí dos Campos23,501 people · ~140 km away
- Medicilândia27,094 people · ~155 km away
- Belterra18,099 people · ~158 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Placas?
Placas has a population of 18,668 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1851 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Placas in?
Placas is located in Pará, Brazil.
Is Placas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,492 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.