Santo Amaro Population 2026
Santo Amaro has a population of 56,012, making it the #596 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 221× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,012
Rank in Brazil
#596
Coordinates
12.55°S, 38.71°W
~11 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,057 km
656 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| 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 |
Cities near Santo Amaro
- São Francisco do Conde38,733 people · ~10 km away
- Amélia Rodrigues24,138 people · ~17 km away
- Candeias72,382 people · ~22 km away
- Madre de Deus18,504 people · ~24 km away
- São Sebastião do Passé40,958 people · ~24 km away
- Conceição do Jacuípe35,308 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santo Amaro?
Santo Amaro has a population of 56,012 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #596 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santo Amaro in?
Santo Amaro is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Santo Amaro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,057 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.