São José da Tapera Population 2026
São José da Tapera has a population of 31,557, making it the #1097 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 393× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,557
Rank in Brazil
#1097
Coordinates
9.56°S, 37.38°W
~252 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,337 km
830 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 Tapera
- Olho d'Água das Flores21,132 people · ~10 km away
- Pão de Açúcar24,291 people · ~22 km away
- Santana do Ipanema47,397 people · ~25 km away
- Batalha17,103 people · ~31 km away
- Porto da Folha26,576 people · ~41 km away
- Piranhas23,053 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São José da Tapera?
São José da Tapera has a population of 31,557 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1097 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José da Tapera in?
São José da Tapera is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is São José da Tapera the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,337 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.