União dos Palmares Population 2026
União dos Palmares has a population of 60,874, making it the #556 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 204× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,874
Rank in Brazil
#556
Coordinates
9.16°S, 36.03°W
~154 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,486 km
923 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Maceió | 1,031,597 | #14 |
| Arapiraca | 243,661 | #116 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
| Coruripe | 51,788 | #647 |
Cities near União dos Palmares
- São José da Laje21,193 people · ~17 km away
- Murici25,933 people · ~19 km away
- Capela15,068 people · ~28 km away
- Cajueiro16,605 people · ~29 km away
- Joaquim Gomes17,386 people · ~31 km away
- Messias15,707 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of União dos Palmares?
União dos Palmares has a population of 60,874 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #556 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is União dos Palmares in?
União dos Palmares is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is União dos Palmares the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,486 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.