Capão do Leão Population 2026
Capão do Leão has a population of 26,487, making it the #1303 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 468× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,487
Rank in Brazil
#1303
Coordinates
31.76°S, 52.48°W
~22 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,836 km
1,140 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 Capão do Leão
- Pelotas320,674 people · ~14 km away
- Canguçu49,680 people · ~45 km away
- Rio Grande187,838 people · ~47 km away
- São José do Norte25,443 people · ~50 km away
- São Lourenço do Sul41,989 people · ~65 km away
- Piratini17,504 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Capão do Leão?
Capão do Leão has a population of 26,487 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1303 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Capão do Leão in?
Capão do Leão is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Capão do Leão the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,836 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.