Caxias do Sul Population 2026
Caxias do Sul has a population of 381,270, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. 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)
381,270
Rank in Brazil
#62
Coordinates
29.17°S, 51.18°W
~787 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,525 km
947 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio Grande do Sul
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre | 1,488,252 | #12 |
| 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 |
| São Leopoldo | 209,229 | #138 |
Cities near Caxias do Sul
- Flores da Cunha30,892 people · ~15 km away
- Farroupilha70,286 people · ~18 km away
- Nova Petrópolis23,300 people · ~24 km away
- São Marcos21,084 people · ~24 km away
- Bento Gonçalves123,151 people · ~33 km away
- Carlos Barbosa30,420 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caxias do Sul?
Caxias do Sul has a population of 381,270 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Caxias do Sul in?
Caxias do Sul is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Caxias do Sul the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,525 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.