Cuiabá Population 2026
Cuiabá has a population of 618,124, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Mato Grosso. Roughly 0.3% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
618,124
Rank in Brazil
#33
Coordinates
15.60°S, 56.10°W
~193 m elevation · America/Cuiaba
Distance to capital (Brasília)
874 km
543 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mato Grosso
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Várzea Grande | 314,627 | #84 |
| Rondonópolis | 259,167 | #103 |
| Sinop | 216,029 | #135 |
| Sorriso | 120,985 | #250 |
| Tangará da Serra | 112,547 | #277 |
| Lucas do Rio Verde | 92,256 | #356 |
| Cáceres | 91,626 | #365 |
| Barra do Garças | 72,694 | #459 |
Cities near Cuiabá
- Várzea Grande314,627 people · ~7 km away
- Santo Antônio do Leverger16,795 people · ~30 km away
- Chapada dos Guimarães19,374 people · ~40 km away
- Lucas27,665 people · ~84 km away
- Rosário Oeste15,236 people · ~92 km away
- Poconé31,269 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cuiabá?
Cuiabá has a population of 618,124 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cuiabá in?
Cuiabá is located in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Is Cuiabá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 874 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.