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Belém, Pará

Brazil

Regional capital1.4558° S, 48.5044° W

Belém is a city located in Brazil, specifically in the province of Pará. With a population of 1,499,641, it is a significant urban center in the region.

Population1,499,641
ProvincePará
Coordinates1.4558° S, 48.5044° W
CountryBrazil
Rank in Brazil#11 of 72,391

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Nearest Airports

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Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport

BELInternational

9.1 km away

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Portal do Céu Airport

BR-2470Local

17.8 km away

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Clube de Esportes Aéreos e Náuticos do Pará Airport

SJNALocal

22.5 km away

About Belém

The city is situated at coordinates -1.45583° latitude and -48.50444° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Belém has an elevation of 15 meters and operates within the America/Belem timezone. Nearby cities include Ananindeua, Barcarena, Marituba, Santa Isabel do Pará, and Benevides.

Belém ranks as the 11th most populous city in Brazil out of a total of 5,762 cities. This ranking reflects its substantial size compared to the overall urban population of the country, which stands at 217,863,545.

Cities in Pará

Within the province of Pará, Belém holds the top position among 147 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Ananindeua, Parauapebas, Castanhal, Santarém, and Abaetetuba.

Ananindeua433,956Parauapebas267,836Castanhal192,256Santarém189,047Abaetetuba158,188Marabá145,860Cametá134,184Barcarena126,650Altamira126,279Itaituba123,314

Nearby Cities

Belém has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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CarmoNeighborhood
0.1 km
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Cidade VelhaNeighborhood
0.6 km
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CampinoNeighborhood
0.6 km
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GuamáNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Batista CamposNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Baixadas da Estrada Nova JurunasNeighborhood
2.2 km
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CremaçãoNeighborhood
3.2 km
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Curro VelhoCity
3.3 km
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SacramentaNeighborhood
3.3 km
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Baixadas da CondorNeighborhood
3.6 km
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Bacia do Una-PedreiraNeighborhood
3.8 km
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Bacia do Una-FátimaNeighborhood
3.9 km
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Bacia do Una-TelégrafoNeighborhood
4 km
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Vila das CobrasNeighborhood
4.4 km
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Baixada do GuamáNeighborhood
4.5 km
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UnaCity
4.6 km
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Canal do São MarcosNeighborhood
4.6 km
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Bacia do Tucunduba-GuamáNeighborhood
4.6 km
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CaraparuNeighborhood
4.6 km
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Bacia do Una-MarcoNeighborhood
4.7 km

Universities in Belém

Belém is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Federal Rural University of Amazonia1945——
Universidade do Estado do Pará1993——
University of the Amazon1993——
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Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Brazil, compare countries, view rankings, or access the complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Brazil

#1 São Paulo12,400,232#2 Rio de Janeiro6,747,815#3 Belo Horizonte2,721,564#4 Salvador2,711,840#5 Fortaleza2,400,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Belém?

The population of Belém is 1,499,641.

In which province/state is Belém located?

Belém is located in the province of Pará.

What are the coordinates of Belém?

The coordinates of Belém are -1.45583° latitude and -48.50444° longitude.

What is the elevation of Belém?

The elevation of Belém is 15 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Belém?

The nearest airport to Belém is Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport.

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