Chapecó Population 2026
Chapecó has a population of 160,157, making it the #181 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
160,157
Rank in Brazil
#181
Coordinates
27.10°S, 52.62°W
~668 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,348 km
837 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 Chapecó
FAQ
What is the population of Chapecó?
Chapecó has a population of 160,157 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #181 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Chapecó in?
Chapecó is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Chapecó the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,348 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.