Santarém Population 2026
Santarém has a population of 189,047, making it the #152 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pará. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
189,047
Rank in Brazil
#152
Coordinates
2.44°S, 54.71°W
~51 m elevation · America/Santarem
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,658 km
1,030 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Belém | 1,499,641 | #11 |
| Ananindeua | 433,956 | #50 |
| Parauapebas | 267,836 | #99 |
| Castanhal | 192,256 | #149 |
| Abaetetuba | 158,188 | #185 |
| Marabá | 145,860 | #201 |
| Cametá | 134,184 | #218 |
| Barcarena | 126,650 | #232 |
Cities near Santarém
- Mojuí dos Campos23,501 people · ~28 km away
- Belterra18,099 people · ~33 km away
- Alenquer69,377 people · ~56 km away
- Monte Alegre60,012 people · ~85 km away
- Óbidos52,306 people · ~107 km away
- Aveiro18,290 people · ~147 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santarém?
Santarém has a population of 189,047 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #152 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santarém in?
Santarém is located in Pará, Brazil.
Is Santarém the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,658 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.