Recanto das Emas Population 2026
Recanto das Emas has a population of 115,550, making it the #270 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Federal District. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 107× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
115,550
Rank in Brazil
#270
Coordinates
15.91°S, 48.06°W
~1,224 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
20 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Federal District
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Brasília | 2,207,718 | #7 |
| Ceilândia | 287,023 | #91 |
| Samambaia | 218,840 | #132 |
| Plano Piloto | 198,697 | #147 |
| Planaltina | 189,412 | #151 |
| Águas Claras | 128,486 | #228 |
| Guará | 120,641 | #251 |
| Santa Maria | 116,622 | #264 |
Cities near Recanto das Emas
- Riacho Fundo II105,210 people · ~2 km away
- Samambaia218,840 people · ~5 km away
- Águas Claras128,486 people · ~9 km away
- Ceilândia287,023 people · ~13 km away
- Santa Maria116,622 people · ~14 km away
- Guará120,641 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Recanto das Emas?
Recanto das Emas has a population of 115,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #270 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Recanto das Emas in?
Recanto das Emas is located in Federal District, Brazil.
Is Recanto das Emas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 20 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.