Santana do Cariri Population 2026
Santana do Cariri has a population of 16,954, making it the #2076 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 731× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,954
Rank in Brazil
#2076
Coordinates
7.19°S, 39.74°W
~503 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,307 km
812 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near Santana do Cariri
- Nova Olinda15,399 people · ~12 km away
- Farias Brito18,217 people · ~34 km away
- Exu33,436 people · ~36 km away
- Crato131,050 people · ~36 km away
- Assaré21,697 people · ~38 km away
- Araripe19,783 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santana do Cariri?
Santana do Cariri has a population of 16,954 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2076 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santana do Cariri in?
Santana do Cariri is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Santana do Cariri the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,307 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.