Salgueiro Population 2026
Salgueiro has a population of 62,372, making it the #536 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 199× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
62,372
Rank in Brazil
#536
Coordinates
8.07°S, 39.12°W
~420 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,285 km
798 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 Salgueiro
- Serrita18,207 people · ~25 km away
- São José do Belmonte34,843 people · ~46 km away
- Parnamirim18,612 people · ~51 km away
- Cabrobó31,746 people · ~53 km away
- Jardim27,411 people · ~58 km away
- Porteiras17,050 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salgueiro?
Salgueiro has a population of 62,372 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #536 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Salgueiro in?
Salgueiro is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Salgueiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,285 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.