Araucária Population 2026
Araucária has a population of 151,666, making it the #194 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraná. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
151,666
Rank in Brazil
#194
Coordinates
25.59°S, 49.41°W
~886 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,102 km
684 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraná
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba | 1,948,626 | #8 |
| Londrina | 588,125 | #34 |
| São José dos Pinhais | 329,628 | #76 |
| Maringá | 311,724 | #86 |
| Ponta Grossa | 292,177 | #89 |
| Foz do Iguaçu | 258,248 | #104 |
| Cascavel | 257,172 | #105 |
| Colombo | 246,540 | #113 |
Cities near Araucária
- Fazenda Rio Grande148,873 people · ~13 km away
- Contenda19,128 people · ~16 km away
- Campo Largo136,327 people · ~19 km away
- São José dos Pinhais329,628 people · ~21 km away
- Mandirituba27,439 people · ~22 km away
- Curitiba1,948,626 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araucária?
Araucária has a population of 151,666 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #194 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Araucária in?
Araucária is located in Paraná, Brazil.
Is Araucária the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,102 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.