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Largest Cities in Paraíba

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Paraíba

1 João Pessoa 817,511
2 Campina Grande 348,936
3 Santa Rita 149,910
4 Patos 92,575
5 Bayeux 82,742
6 Sousa 67,259
7 Cabedelo 66,519
8 Cajazeiras 63,239
9 Guarabira 57,484
10 Sapé 51,306
11 Queimadas 47,658
12 Mamanguape 44,599
13 Pombal 32,473
14 Monteiro 32,277
15 São Bento 32,235
16 Esperança 31,231
17 Catolé do Rocha 30,661
18 Pedras de Fogo 29,662
19 Lagoa Seca 27,730
20 Conde 27,605
21 Alagoa Grande 26,062
22 Rio Tinto 24,581
23 Itaporanga 23,940
24 Itabaiana 23,182
25 Bananeiras 23,134
26 Areia 22,633
27 Alhandra 21,730
28 Mari 21,512
29 Caaporã 21,193
30 Princesa Isabel 21,114
31 Alagoa Nova 21,013
32 Cuité 19,719
33 São José de Piranhas 19,067
34 Aroeiras 18,705
35 Itapororoca 18,382
36 Picuí 18,333
37 Conceição 18,260
38 São João do Rio do Peixe 17,964
39 Remígio 17,885
40 Ingá 17,692
41 Boqueirão 17,598
42 Pocinhos 17,469
43 Araruna 17,189
44 Sumé 17,166
45 Cruz do Espírito Santo 17,095
46 Solânea 17,030
47 Pitimbu 16,751
48 Araçagi 16,646
49 Piancó 16,441
50 Belém 16,401
51 Cacimba de Dentro 16,064
52 Santa Luzia 14,959
53 Uiraúna 14,930
54 Coremas 14,683
55 Teixeira 14,631
56 Jacaraú 14,477
57 Puxinanã 14,277
58 Massaranduba 14,139
59 Tavares 14,101
60 Taperoá 14,068
61 Soledade 13,968
62 Mogeiro 13,899
63 Gurinhém 13,766
64 Alagoinha 13,725
65 Serra Branca 13,614
66 Brejo do Cruz 13,613
67 Barra de Santa Rosa 12,904
68 Lucena 12,560
69 Pilar 12,311
70 Arara 12,212
71 Paulista 11,834
72 Salgado de São Félix 11,505
73 Fagundes 11,049
74 São Sebastião de Lagoa de Roça 11,040
75 Itatuba 10,499
76 Manaíra 10,434
77 Imaculada 10,392
78 Dona Inês 10,380
79 São Vicente do Seridó 10,291
80 Bonito de Santa Fé 10,252
81 Juripiranga 10,012
82 Triunfo 9,892
83 Nova Floresta 9,724
84 Pirpirituba 9,340
85 Água Branca 9,335
86 Juru 9,234
87 Baía da Traição 9,224
88 Cachoeira dos Índios 9,151
89 Umbuzeiro 9,124
90 Marcação 8,999
91 Natuba 8,945
92 Mulungu 8,791
93 Riacho dos Cavalos 8,493
94 Mataraca 8,244
95 Sobrado 8,236
96 Gado Bravo 8,179
97 Desterro 8,067
98 Barra de Santana 8,059
99 Tacima 8,010
100 Aparecida 7,960

The largest cities in Paraíba represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. João Pessoa leads with a population of 817,511, followed by Campina Grande and Santa Rita. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 17 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. João Pessoa's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 17 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 16,401 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,491,674.

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