São Cristóvão Population 2026
São Cristóvão has a population of 95,612, making it the #346 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Sergipe. It is about 130× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
95,612
Rank in Brazil
#346
Coordinates
11.01°S, 37.21°W
~38 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,275 km
792 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sergipe
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Aracaju | 664,908 | #28 |
| Nossa Senhora do Socorro | 192,330 | #148 |
| Itabaiana | 103,440 | #314 |
| Lagarto | 101,579 | #325 |
| Estância | 65,078 | #516 |
| Tobias Barreto | 50,905 | #663 |
| Simão Dias | 42,578 | #775 |
| Barra dos Coqueiros | 41,511 | #799 |
Cities near São Cristóvão
- Itaporanga d'Ajuda34,411 people · ~12 km away
- Aracaju664,908 people · ~19 km away
- Nossa Senhora do Socorro192,330 people · ~20 km away
- Barra dos Coqueiros41,511 people · ~22 km away
- Laranjeiras23,975 people · ~24 km away
- Salgado20,279 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Cristóvão?
São Cristóvão has a population of 95,612 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #346 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Cristóvão in?
São Cristóvão is located in Sergipe, Brazil.
Is São Cristóvão the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,275 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.