Forquilhinha Population 2026
Forquilhinha has a population of 31,431, making it the #1101 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 395× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,431
Rank in Brazil
#1101
Coordinates
28.75°S, 49.47°W
~28 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,451 km
901 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 Forquilhinha
- Criciúma161,954 people · ~13 km away
- Içara59,035 people · ~17 km away
- Araranguá71,922 people · ~21 km away
- Cocal do Sul17,240 people · ~22 km away
- Balneário Rincão15,981 people · ~25 km away
- Balneário Arroio do Silva15,820 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Forquilhinha?
Forquilhinha has a population of 31,431 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1101 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Forquilhinha in?
Forquilhinha is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Forquilhinha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,451 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.