São José do Belmonte Population 2026
São José do Belmonte has a population of 34,843, making it the #972 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 356× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,843
Rank in Brazil
#972
Coordinates
7.86°S, 38.76°W
~493 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,330 km
826 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 do Belmonte
- Conceição18,260 people · ~43 km away
- Salgueiro62,372 people · ~46 km away
- Brejo Santo51,090 people · ~48 km away
- Mauriti45,561 people · ~53 km away
- Serra Talhada86,915 people · ~53 km away
- Porteiras17,050 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São José do Belmonte?
São José do Belmonte has a population of 34,843 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #972 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José do Belmonte in?
São José do Belmonte is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is São José do Belmonte the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,330 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.