Cruz Alta Population 2026
Cruz Alta has a population of 58,913, making it the #576 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 210× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,913
Rank in Brazil
#576
Coordinates
28.64°S, 53.61°W
~475 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,544 km
959 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 Cruz Alta
- Panambi43,515 people · ~40 km away
- Ijuí84,780 people · ~41 km away
- Ibirubá21,583 people · ~50 km away
- Tupanciretã20,005 people · ~53 km away
- Júlio de Castilhos18,226 people · ~65 km away
- Espumoso15,173 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cruz Alta?
Cruz Alta has a population of 58,913 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #576 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cruz Alta in?
Cruz Alta is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Cruz Alta the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,544 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.