Erechim Population 2026
Erechim has a population of 96,087, making it the #344 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 129× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
96,087
Rank in Brazil
#344
Coordinates
27.63°S, 52.28°W
~786 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,392 km
864 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 Erechim
FAQ
What is the population of Erechim?
Erechim has a population of 96,087 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #344 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Erechim in?
Erechim is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Erechim the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,392 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.