Campinas Population 2026
Campinas has a population of 20,000, making it the #1748 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 620× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,000
Rank in Brazil
#1748
Coordinates
27.59°S, 48.61°W
~8 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,316 km
817 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Catarina
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Florianópolis | 508,826 | #42 |
| Joinville | 461,304 | #47 |
| Blumenau | 361,855 | #66 |
| São José | 270,299 | #98 |
| São José | 200,000 | #145 |
| Jaraguá do Sul | 182,660 | #158 |
| Palhoça | 175,272 | #165 |
| Lages | 164,676 | #177 |
Cities near Campinas
- São José270,299 people · ~3 km away
- Florianópolis508,826 people · ~6 km away
- Palhoça175,272 people · ~8 km away
- Trindade15,100 people · ~8 km away
- Biguaçu76,773 people · ~12 km away
- Ribeirão da Ilha21,000 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Campinas?
Campinas has a population of 20,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1748 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Campinas in?
Campinas is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Campinas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,316 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.