São Lourenço da Mata Population 2026

São Lourenço da Mata has a population of 111,249, making it the #287 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.

BrasíliaSão Lourenço da Mata
Location of São Lourenço da Mata (capital Brasília shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
111,249
Rank in Brazil
#287
Coordinates
8.00°S, 35.02°W
~48 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,649 km
1,024 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pernambuco

CityPopulationRank in Brazil
Recife1,653,461#9
Jaboatão dos Guararapes644,037#30
Caruaru402,290#56
Petrolina386,791#60
Olinda366,754#65
Paulista342,167#72
Cabo de Santo Agostinho216,969#134
Camaragibe155,771#188

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FAQ

What is the population of São Lourenço da Mata?
São Lourenço da Mata has a population of 111,249 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #287 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Lourenço da Mata in?
São Lourenço da Mata is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is São Lourenço da Mata the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,649 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.

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