Canguçu Population 2026
Canguçu has a population of 49,680, making it the #674 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 250× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,680
Rank in Brazil
#674
Coordinates
31.39°S, 52.68°W
~406 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,802 km
1,119 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 Canguçu
- Piratini17,504 people · ~41 km away
- Capão do Leão26,487 people · ~45 km away
- Pelotas320,674 people · ~52 km away
- São Lourenço do Sul41,989 people · ~66 km away
- Rio Grande187,838 people · ~90 km away
- São José do Norte25,443 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Canguçu?
Canguçu has a population of 49,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #674 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Canguçu in?
Canguçu is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Canguçu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,802 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.