Fortaleza is a city located in Brazil. According to the latest available data (2026), the population of Fortaleza is approximately 2,578,483 residents. The city is one of the major urban areas in Brazil.

2,578,483 residents (2026)

Fortaleza City Statistics

CityFortaleza
CountryBR flag Brazil
Population2,578,483
Latitude-3.7275
Longitude-38.5275
RegionCeará
Data Year2026

Where is Fortaleza BR flag located?

Fortaleza is located in Brazil, in the Ceará region, at approximately -3.7275 latitude and -38.5275 longitude.

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São Paulo Pop. 11,904,961 Greater Rio de Janeiro Pop. 11,900,000 Rio de Janeiro Pop. 6,730,729 Recife metropolitan area Pop. 3,726,974 Brasília Pop. 2,996,899 Salvador Pop. 2,564,204

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# City Population
5 São Paulo 11,904,961
6 Greater Rio de Janeiro 11,900,000
4 Rio de Janeiro 6,730,729
2 Recife metropolitan area 3,726,974
3 Brasília 2,996,899

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fortaleza?

The population of Fortaleza is approximately 2,578,483 residents according to the latest available data (2026).

Where is Fortaleza located?

Fortaleza is located in Brazil at approximately -3.7275 latitude and -38.5275 longitude.

Is Fortaleza one of the largest cities in Brazil?

With a population of 2,578,483, Fortaleza is one of the major urban areas in Brazil.

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