São José da Laje Population 2026
São José da Laje has a population of 21,193, making it the #1652 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 585× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,193
Rank in Brazil
#1652
Coordinates
9.01°S, 36.06°W
~265 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,492 km
927 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Maceió | 1,031,597 | #14 |
| Arapiraca | 243,661 | #116 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| União dos Palmares | 60,874 | #556 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
Cities near São José da Laje
- União dos Palmares60,874 people · ~17 km away
- Canhotinho25,090 people · ~20 km away
- Quipapá17,928 people · ~21 km away
- Correntes17,660 people · ~33 km away
- Murici25,933 people · ~35 km away
- Joaquim Gomes17,386 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São José da Laje?
São José da Laje has a population of 21,193 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1652 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José da Laje in?
São José da Laje is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is São José da Laje the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,492 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.