Cachoeirinha Population 2026
Cachoeirinha has a population of 136,258, making it the #216 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 91× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
136,258
Rank in Brazil
#216
Coordinates
29.95°S, 51.09°W
~15 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,609 km
999 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 Cachoeirinha
- Alvorada187,315 people · ~6 km away
- Canoas328,291 people · ~9 km away
- Gravataí265,074 people · ~10 km away
- Esteio76,137 people · ~13 km away
- Sapucaia do Sul132,107 people · ~16 km away
- Porto Alegre1,488,252 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cachoeirinha?
Cachoeirinha has a population of 136,258 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #216 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cachoeirinha in?
Cachoeirinha is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Cachoeirinha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,609 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.