Rio Formoso Population 2026
Rio Formoso has a population of 20,009, making it the #1745 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 620× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,009
Rank in Brazil
#1745
Coordinates
8.67°S, 35.16°W
~87 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,596 km
991 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 Rio Formoso
FAQ
What is the population of Rio Formoso?
Rio Formoso has a population of 20,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1745 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Rio Formoso in?
Rio Formoso is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Rio Formoso the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,596 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.