Turaru Population 2026
Turaru has a population of 15,412, making it the #2202 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. It is about 805× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,412
Rank in Brazil
#2202
Coordinates
3.60°S, 39.43°W
~100 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,643 km
1,020 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 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
Cities near Turaru
- Uruburetama20,189 people · ~9 km away
- Umirim17,470 people · ~13 km away
- Itapagé46,426 people · ~20 km away
- Itapipoca131,123 people · ~20 km away
- Pentecoste37,813 people · ~28 km away
- Paraipaba32,216 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Turaru?
Turaru has a population of 15,412 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2202 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Turaru in?
Turaru is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Turaru the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,643 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.