Porteiras Population 2026
Porteiras has a population of 17,050, making it the #2063 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 727× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,050
Rank in Brazil
#2063
Coordinates
7.53°S, 39.12°W
~521 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,326 km
823 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near Porteiras
- Brejo Santo51,090 people · ~15 km away
- Jardim27,411 people · ~19 km away
- Milagres25,900 people · ~31 km away
- Missão Velha36,822 people · ~32 km away
- Barbalha75,033 people · ~32 km away
- Mauriti45,561 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Porteiras?
Porteiras has a population of 17,050 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2063 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Porteiras in?
Porteiras is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Porteiras the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,326 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.