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Largest Cities in Pernambuco

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries  ·  Brazil  ·  Pernambuco

Largest Cities — Pernambuco

1 Recife 1,653,461
2 Jaboatão 702,621
3 Jaboatão dos Guararapes 644,037
4 Caruaru 402,290
5 Petrolina 386,791
6 Olinda 366,754
7 Paulista 342,167
8 Cabo de Santo Agostinho 216,969
9 Camaragibe 155,771
10 Garanhuns 151,064
11 Vitória de Santo Antão 134,084
12 Igarassu 122,312
13 São Lourenço da Mata 111,249
14 Ipojuca 105,638
15 Abreu e Lima 103,945
16 Santa Cruz do Capibaribe 98,254
17 Gravatá 91,887
18 Araripina 90,104
19 Serra Talhada 86,915
20 Goiana 85,160
21 Belo Jardim 83,647
22 Carpina 83,205
23 Arcoverde 82,003
24 Ouricuri 65,245
25 Bezerros 64,809
26 Surubim 64,120
27 Pesqueira 62,722
28 Salgueiro 62,372
29 Escada 62,252
30 Paudalho 56,665
31 Limoeiro 56,510
32 Moreno 55,292
33 Palmares 54,584
34 Buíque 54,425
35 Brejo da Madre de Deus 51,107
36 São Bento do Una 49,449
37 Bom Conselho 46,192
38 Timbaúba 46,147
39 Águas Belas 43,713
40 Afogados da Ingazeira 42,407
41 Barreiros 42,056
42 Toritama 41,137
43 Sirinhaém 40,852
44 Santa Maria da Boa Vista 40,578
45 Lajedo 39,582
46 Custódia 39,403
47 Bom Jardim 39,278
48 Bonito 39,163
49 Aliança 37,372
50 São Caitano 37,126
51 Itambé 36,626
52 Bodocó 36,129
53 São José do Belmonte 34,843
54 Petrolândia 34,161
55 Itaíba 33,691
56 Ribeirão 33,507
57 Exu 33,436
58 Catende 33,279
59 Sertânia 32,811
60 Cabrobó 31,746
61 Floresta 31,627
62 São José do Egito 31,004
63 Nazaré da Mata 30,648
64 Ipubi 30,603
65 Caetés 30,441
66 Glória do Goitá 30,370
67 Trindade 30,321
68 Ibimirim 28,760
69 Passira 28,340
70 Itapissuma 27,749
71 João Alfredo 27,725
72 Tabira 27,681
73 Pombos 27,552
74 Inajá 27,488
75 Água Preta 27,221
76 Tupanatinga 26,937
77 Vicência 26,359
78 Ilha de Itamaracá 25,529
79 Condado 25,383
80 Canhotinho 25,090
81 Taquaritinga do Norte 24,736
82 Agrestina 24,615
83 Cupira 24,301
84 Lagoa Grande 24,088
85 Tacaratu 23,902
86 Macaparana 23,879
87 São João 23,837
88 Manari 23,763
89 Tamandaré 23,561
90 Panelas 22,991
91 Pedra 22,795
92 Feira Nova 22,169
93 Vertentes 21,959
94 Orobó 21,808
95 Chã Grande 21,224
96 Altinho 21,185
97 Flores 20,835
98 Riacho das Almas 20,639
99 Cachoeirinha 20,612
100 São Joaquim do Monte 20,037

The largest cities in Pernambuco represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Recife leads with a population of 1,653,461, followed by Jaboatão and Jaboatão dos Guararapes. 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. 30 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. Recife's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 30 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 37,126 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,789,200.

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