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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| João Pessoa | 817,511 | #22 |
| Campina Grande | 348,936 | #71 |
| Santa Rita | 149,910 | #196 |
| Patos | 92,575 | #354 |
| Bayeux | 82,742 | #398 |
| Sousa | 67,259 | #498 |
| Cabedelo | 66,519 | #501 |
| Cajazeiras | 63,239 | #530 |
Cities near São João do Rio do Peixe
- Cajazeiras63,239 people · ~21 km away
- Sousa67,259 people · ~25 km away
- São José de Piranhas19,067 people · ~44 km away
- Lavras da Mangabeira30,802 people · ~57 km away
- São Miguel23,537 people · ~58 km away
- Icó62,642 people · ~58 km away
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.