Sobral Population 2026
Sobral has a population of 203,023, making it the #143 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
203,023
Rank in Brazil
#143
Coordinates
3.69°S, 40.35°W
~75 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,580 km
981 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 | #122 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
| Iguatu | 98,064 | #335 |
Cities near Sobral
FAQ
What is the population of Sobral?
Sobral has a population of 203,023 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #143 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Sobral in?
Sobral is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Sobral the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,580 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.