São José da Coroa Grande Population 2026
São José da Coroa Grande has a population of 18,825, making it the #1836 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 659× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,825
Rank in Brazil
#1836
Coordinates
8.90°S, 35.15°W
~9 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,584 km
984 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 José da Coroa Grande
- Barreiros42,056 people · ~10 km away
- Maragogi33,232 people · ~15 km away
- Tamandaré23,561 people · ~17 km away
- Rio Formoso20,009 people · ~26 km away
- Porto Calvo24,520 people · ~32 km away
- Sirinhaém40,852 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São José da Coroa Grande?
São José da Coroa Grande has a population of 18,825 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1836 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José da Coroa Grande in?
São José da Coroa Grande is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is São José da Coroa Grande the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,584 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.