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Cariacica overview
Cariacica (orange) and the other large cities of Brazil
Cariacica lies in Espírito Santo in Brazil at 20.26°S, 40.42°W, about 72 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-3).
It is smaller than Caucaia (378,406) and larger than Cascavel (368,195). The largest city in Brazil is São Paulo with 12,400,232 people; the capital, Brasília, has 2,207,718.
The national capital, Brasília, is about 937 km away; the nearest large city is Vitória, 11 km from Cariacica.
Brazil as a whole has a live population of 213,783,157 (+0.3% a year) and ranks #7 of 238 countries — see the Brazil population page for the full statistics and the Brazil atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Cariacica
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Vitória Espírito Santo | 11 km | 312,656 |
| Vila Velha Espírito Santo | 15 km | 394,930 |
| Serra Espírito Santo | 19 km | 520,653 |
| Guarapari Espírito Santo | 46 km | 136,311 |
| Colatina Espírito Santo | 84 km | 129,301 |
| Cachoeiro de Itapemirim Espírito Santo | 97 km | 198,342 |
| Linhares Espírito Santo | 104 km | 183,797 |
| São Mateus Espírito Santo | 181 km | 134,423 |
Largest cities in Brazil
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | São Paulo | São Paulo | 12,400,232 |
| 2 | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | 6,747,815 |
| 3 | Belo Horizonte | Minas Gerais | 2,721,564 |
| 4 | Salvador | Bahia | 2,711,840 |
| 5 | Fortaleza | Ceará | 2,400,000 |
| 6 | Manaus | Amazonas | 2,219,580 |
| 7 | BrasíliaCapital | Federal District | 2,207,718 |
| 8 | Curitiba | Paraná | 1,948,626 |
| 9 | Recife | Pernambuco | 1,653,461 |
| 10 | Goiânia | Goiás | 1,536,097 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cariacica?
Cariacica has about 376,200 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Cariacica the capital of Brazil?
No. The capital of Brazil is Brasília (2,207,718 people), about 937 km away. Cariacica is the 54th largest city of the country.
How big is Cariacica compared with the rest of Brazil?
Its 376,200 residents are 0.2% of the 213,783,157 people living in Brazil today. São Paulo is larger with 12,400,232 people.
Where is Cariacica?
In Espírito Santo, Brazil, at latitude -20.26 and longitude -40.42, 72 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Vitória (11 km), Vila Velha (15 km), Serra (19 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Cariacica Population 2026 — Brazil. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/brazil/cariacica/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/brazil/cariacica/">Cariacica Population 2026 — Brazil</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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