São João do Rio do Peixe Population 2026

São João do Rio do Peixe has a population of 17,964, making it the #1932 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 690× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.

BrasíliaSão João do Rio do Peixe
Location of São João do Rio do Peixe (capital Brasília shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
17,964
Rank in Brazil
#1932
Coordinates
6.73°S, 38.45°W
~247 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,442 km
895 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Paraíba

CityPopulationRank in Brazil
João Pessoa817,511#22
Campina Grande348,936#71
Santa Rita149,910#196
Patos92,575#354
Bayeux82,742#398
Sousa67,259#498
Cabedelo66,519#501
Cajazeiras63,239#530

Cities near São João do Rio do Peixe

FAQ

What is the population of São João do Rio do Peixe?
São João do Rio do Peixe has a population of 17,964 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1932 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São João do Rio do Peixe in?
São João do Rio do Peixe is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is São João do Rio do Peixe the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,442 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.

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