Riachão das Neves Population 2026
Riachão das Neves has a population of 21,642, making it the #1625 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 573× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,642
Rank in Brazil
#1625
Coordinates
11.75°S, 44.91°W
~503 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
555 km
345 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 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Riachão das Neves
- Barreiras159,734 people · ~46 km away
- São Desidério32,828 people · ~69 km away
- Formosa do Rio Preto25,899 people · ~83 km away
- Santa Rita de Cássia27,390 people · ~92 km away
- Luis Eduardo Magalhães107,909 people · ~103 km away
- Corrente27,278 people · ~147 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Riachão das Neves?
Riachão das Neves has a population of 21,642 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1625 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Riachão das Neves in?
Riachão das Neves is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Riachão das Neves the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 555 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.