Porto Seguro Population 2026
Porto Seguro has a population of 168,326, making it the #171 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
168,326
Rank in Brazil
#171
Coordinates
16.45°S, 39.06°W
~4 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
950 km
590 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Barreiras | 159,734 | #182 |
Cities near Porto Seguro
- Santa Cruz Cabrália29,185 people · ~20 km away
- Itabela28,165 people · ~54 km away
- Eunápolis113,710 people · ~56 km away
- Belmonte20,121 people · ~68 km away
- Guaratinga19,049 people · ~78 km away
- Itamaraju59,605 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Porto Seguro?
Porto Seguro has a population of 168,326 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #171 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Porto Seguro in?
Porto Seguro is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Porto Seguro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 950 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.