Salvador Population 2026
Salvador has a population of 2,711,840, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. Roughly 1.3% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 4.6× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,711,840
Rank in Brazil
#4
Coordinates
12.98°S, 38.49°W
~4 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,063 km
660 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Barreiras | 159,734 | #182 |
Cities near Salvador
- Vera Cruz42,529 people · ~13 km away
- Lauro de Freitas203,331 people · ~20 km away
- Itaparica19,789 people · ~23 km away
- Simões Filho114,559 people · ~23 km away
- Madre de Deus18,504 people · ~30 km away
- Candeias72,382 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salvador?
Salvador has a population of 2,711,840 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Salvador in?
Salvador is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Salvador the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,063 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.