Araranguá Population 2026
Araranguá has a population of 71,922, making it the #471 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 172× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,922
Rank in Brazil
#471
Coordinates
28.94°S, 49.50°W
~5 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,472 km
914 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Catarina
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Florianópolis | 508,826 | #42 |
| Joinville | 461,304 | #47 |
| Blumenau | 361,855 | #66 |
| São José | 270,299 | #98 |
| São José | 200,000 | #145 |
| Jaraguá do Sul | 182,660 | #158 |
| Palhoça | 175,272 | #165 |
| Lages | 164,676 | #177 |
Cities near Araranguá
- Balneário Arroio do Silva15,820 people · ~9 km away
- Forquilhinha31,431 people · ~21 km away
- Sombrio29,991 people · ~23 km away
- Balneário Gaivota15,669 people · ~26 km away
- Balneário Rincão15,981 people · ~28 km away
- Içara59,035 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araranguá?
Araranguá has a population of 71,922 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #471 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Araranguá in?
Araranguá is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Araranguá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,472 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.