Ribeirão Population 2026
Ribeirão has a population of 33,507, making it the #1011 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 370× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,507
Rank in Brazil
#1011
Coordinates
8.51°S, 35.38°W
~128 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,585 km
984 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 Ribeirão
- Gameleira17,973 people · ~8 km away
- Amaraji18,471 people · ~17 km away
- Escada62,252 people · ~24 km away
- Água Preta27,221 people · ~27 km away
- Rio Formoso20,009 people · ~29 km away
- Sirinhaém40,852 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ribeirão?
Ribeirão has a population of 33,507 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1011 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ribeirão in?
Ribeirão is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Ribeirão the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,585 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.