Florianópolis Population 2026
Florianópolis has a population of 508,826, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
508,826
Rank in Brazil
#42
Coordinates
27.60°S, 48.55°W
~26 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,316 km
817 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Catarina
Cities near Florianópolis
- Trindade15,100 people · ~3 km away
- Campinas20,000 people · ~6 km away
- São José270,299 people · ~8 km away
- Ribeirão da Ilha21,000 people · ~12 km away
- Palhoça175,272 people · ~13 km away
- Freguesia do Ribeirao da Ilha21,000 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Florianópolis?
Florianópolis has a population of 508,826 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Florianópolis in?
Florianópolis is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Florianópolis the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,316 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.