Bauru Population 2026
Bauru has a population of 379,297, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
379,297
Rank in Brazil
#63
Coordinates
22.31°S, 49.06°W
~530 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
736 km
457 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 Bauru
- Piratininga15,108 people · ~13 km away
- Agudos37,680 people · ~19 km away
- Pederneiras44,827 people · ~30 km away
- Lençóis Paulista66,505 people · ~41 km away
- Macatuba16,829 people · ~42 km away
- Bariri31,595 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bauru?
Bauru has a population of 379,297 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Bauru in?
Bauru is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Bauru the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 736 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.