São João Population 2026
São João has a population of 23,837, making it the #1500 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 520× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,837
Rank in Brazil
#1500
Coordinates
8.88°S, 36.37°W
~712 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,471 km
913 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pernambuco
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1,653,461 | #9 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 | #30 |
| Caruaru | 402,290 | #56 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 | #60 |
| Olinda | 366,754 | #65 |
| Paulista | 342,167 | #72 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 | #134 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 | #188 |
Cities near São João
FAQ
What is the population of São João?
São João has a population of 23,837 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1500 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São João in?
São João is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is São João the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,471 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.