Riacho das Almas Population 2026
Riacho das Almas has a population of 20,639, making it the #1698 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 601× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,639
Rank in Brazil
#1698
Coordinates
8.13°S, 35.86°W
~401 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,564 km
971 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pernambuco
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1,653,461 | #9 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 | #30 |
| Caruaru | 402,290 | #56 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 | #60 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
Cities near Riacho das Almas
FAQ
What is the population of Riacho das Almas?
Riacho das Almas has a population of 20,639 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1698 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Riacho das Almas in?
Riacho das Almas is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Riacho das Almas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,564 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.