São Felipe Population 2026
São Felipe has a population of 20,283, making it the #1720 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 611× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,283
Rank in Brazil
#1720
Coordinates
12.85°S, 39.09°W
~203 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,007 km
625 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 São Felipe
- Sobradinho19,304 people · ~2 km away
- Conceição do Almeida15,794 people · ~12 km away
- Sapeaçu17,963 people · ~17 km away
- Muritiba22,388 people · ~19 km away
- Cruz das Almas60,348 people · ~20 km away
- Maragogipe35,859 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Felipe?
São Felipe has a population of 20,283 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1720 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Felipe in?
São Felipe is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is São Felipe the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,007 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.