Arroio Grande Population 2026
Arroio Grande has a population of 17,558, making it the #1982 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 706× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,558
Rank in Brazil
#1982
Coordinates
32.24°S, 53.09°W
~31 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,903 km
1,182 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 Arroio Grande
- Jaguarão26,603 people · ~46 km away
- Capão do Leão26,487 people · ~78 km away
- Pelotas320,674 people · ~87 km away
- Piratini17,504 people · ~88 km away
- Rio Grande187,838 people · ~96 km away
- Canguçu49,680 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arroio Grande?
Arroio Grande has a population of 17,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1982 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Arroio Grande in?
Arroio Grande is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Arroio Grande the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,903 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.