Vera Cruz Population 2026
Vera Cruz has a population of 42,529, making it the #779 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 292× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,529
Rank in Brazil
#779
Coordinates
12.96°S, 38.61°W
~9 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,052 km
653 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Vera Cruz
- Itaparica19,789 people · ~11 km away
- Salvador2,711,840 people · ~13 km away
- Madre de Deus18,504 people · ~24 km away
- Simões Filho114,559 people · ~30 km away
- Lauro de Freitas203,331 people · ~31 km away
- Candeias72,382 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz has a population of 42,529 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #779 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Vera Cruz in?
Vera Cruz is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Vera Cruz the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,052 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.