Tacaratu Population 2026
Tacaratu has a population of 23,902, making it the #1495 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Pernambuco. It is about 519× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,902
Rank in Brazil
#1495
Coordinates
9.11°S, 38.15°W
~516 m elevation · America/Recife
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,295 km
804 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 Tacaratu
- Petrolândia34,161 people · ~16 km away
- Glória15,524 people · ~28 km away
- Água Branca19,550 people · ~29 km away
- Paulo Afonso112,870 people · ~34 km away
- Delmiro Gouveia52,809 people · ~36 km away
- Inajá27,488 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tacaratu?
Tacaratu has a population of 23,902 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1495 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Tacaratu in?
Tacaratu is located in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Is Tacaratu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,295 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.