Araraquara Population 2026
Araraquara has a population of 168,468, making it the #170 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
168,468
Rank in Brazil
#170
Coordinates
21.79°S, 48.18°W
~677 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
669 km
415 miles, straight line
Other big cities in São Paulo
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 12,400,232 | #1 |
| Guarulhos | 1,169,577 | #13 |
| Campinas | 1,031,554 | #15 |
| São Bernardo do Campo | 743,372 | #23 |
| São José dos Campos | 729,737 | #24 |
| Osasco | 728,615 | #25 |
| Ribeirão Preto | 711,825 | #26 |
| Sorocaba | 687,357 | #27 |
Cities near Araraquara
- Américo Brasiliense33,757 people · ~11 km away
- Ibaté32,178 people · ~26 km away
- Matão79,033 people · ~29 km away
- São Carlos205,035 people · ~38 km away
- Guariba37,498 people · ~49 km away
- Pradópolis17,078 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araraquara?
Araraquara has a population of 168,468 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #170 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Araraquara in?
Araraquara is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Araraquara the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 669 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.