Alegrete Population 2026
Alegrete has a population of 72,409, making it the #464 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 171× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,409
Rank in Brazil
#464
Coordinates
29.78°S, 55.79°W
~102 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,752 km
1,088 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio Grande do Sul
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre | 1,488,252 | #12 |
| Caxias do Sul | 381,270 | #62 |
| Canoas | 328,291 | #77 |
| Pelotas | 320,674 | #80 |
| Viamão | 285,269 | #93 |
| Santa Maria | 283,677 | #94 |
| Gravataí | 265,074 | #101 |
| Novo Hamburgo | 253,841 | #107 |
Cities near Alegrete
- São Francisco de Assis17,618 people · ~69 km away
- Quaraí23,500 people · ~92 km away
- Rosário do Sul36,630 people · ~100 km away
- Itaqui35,768 people · ~104 km away
- Santiago48,938 people · ~111 km away
- Uruguaiana123,480 people · ~125 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alegrete?
Alegrete has a population of 72,409 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #464 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Alegrete in?
Alegrete is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Alegrete the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,752 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.