Samambaia Population 2026
Samambaia has a population of 218,840, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Federal District. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
218,840
Rank in Brazil
#132
Coordinates
15.88°S, 48.10°W
~1,226 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
22 km
14 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Federal District
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Brasília | 2,207,718 | #7 |
| Ceilândia | 287,023 | #91 |
| Plano Piloto | 198,697 | #147 |
| Planaltina | 189,412 | #151 |
| Águas Claras | 128,486 | #228 |
| Guará | 120,641 | #251 |
| Santa Maria | 116,622 | #264 |
| Recanto das Emas | 115,550 | #270 |
Cities near Samambaia
- Recanto das Emas115,550 people · ~5 km away
- Riacho Fundo II105,210 people · ~6 km away
- Ceilândia287,023 people · ~9 km away
- Águas Claras128,486 people · ~10 km away
- Guará120,641 people · ~16 km away
- Santo Antônio do Descoberto72,127 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Samambaia?
Samambaia has a population of 218,840 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Samambaia in?
Samambaia is located in Federal District, Brazil.
Is Samambaia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 22 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.