Teresina, Piauí

Brazil

Regional capital5.0892° S, 42.8019° W

Teresina is a city located in Brazil's Piauí province. With a population of 871,126, it is a significant urban center in the region.

Population871,126

ProvincePiauí

Coordinates5.0892° S, 42.8019° W

CountryBrazil

Rank in Brazil#19 of 72,391

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Nearest Airports

Senador Petrônio Portela Airport

THERegional

4 km away

Domingos Rego Airport

SNDRLocal

8 km away

Clube de Ultraleves do Piauí Airport

BR-1269Local

11.2 km away

About Teresina

Situated at coordinates -5.08917° latitude and -42.80194° longitude, Teresina is in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 87 meters and operates within the America/Fortaleza timezone. Nearby cities include Timon, Altos, and José de Freitas.

Teresina ranks 19th among 5,762 cities in Brazil based on population. The total urban population of Brazil is approximately 217,863,545.

Cities in Piauí

As the largest city in Piauí, Teresina ranks #1 out of 213 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Piauí include Parnaíba, Picos, Piripiri, Floriano, and Barras.

Parnaíba138,008 Picos83,090 Piripiri65,538 Floriano62,036 Barras47,938 Altos47,453 União46,119 Campo Maior45,793 José de Freitas42,559 Esperantina40,970

Universities in Teresina

Teresina is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Centro Universitário Uninovafapi	2000	—	—
State University of Piauí	1984	—	—
Universidade Federal do Piauí	1971	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Teresina?

The population of Teresina is 871,126.

In which province/state is Teresina located?

Teresina is located in the province of Piauí.

What are the coordinates of Teresina?

The coordinates of Teresina are -5.08917° latitude and -42.80194° longitude.

What is the elevation of Teresina?

The elevation of Teresina is 87 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Teresina?

The nearest airport to Teresina is Senador Petrônio Portela Airport, located 4 km away.

What is the population ranking of Teresina in Brazil?

Teresina ranks 19th in population among cities in Brazil.

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