Santa Cruz do Capibaribe Population 2026
Santa Cruz do Capibaribe has a population of 98,254, making it the #333 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 126× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
98,254
Rank in Brazil
#333
Coordinates
7.96°S, 36.20°W
~445 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,543 km
958 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 Santa Cruz do Capibaribe
- Toritama41,137 people · ~17 km away
- Taquaritinga do Norte24,736 people · ~19 km away
- Vertentes21,959 people · ~25 km away
- Brejo da Madre de Deus51,107 people · ~28 km away
- Jataúba15,843 people · ~32 km away
- São Caitano37,126 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe?
Santa Cruz do Capibaribe has a population of 98,254 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #333 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Cruz do Capibaribe in?
Santa Cruz do Capibaribe is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Santa Cruz do Capibaribe the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,543 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.