Franca Population 2026
Franca has a population of 358,539, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
358,539
Rank in Brazil
#67
Coordinates
20.54°S, 47.40°W
~1,002 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
532 km
330 miles, straight line
Other big cities in São Paulo
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 12,400,232 | #1 |
| Guarulhos | 1,169,577 | #13 |
| Campinas | 1,031,554 | #15 |
| São Bernardo do Campo | 743,372 | #23 |
| São José dos Campos | 729,737 | #24 |
| Osasco | 728,615 | #25 |
| Ribeirão Preto | 711,825 | #26 |
| Sorocaba | 687,357 | #27 |
Cities near Franca
- Pedregulho15,525 people · ~32 km away
- Batatais58,402 people · ~44 km away
- Ituverava37,571 people · ~45 km away
- Guará18,606 people · ~46 km away
- São Joaquim da Barra48,558 people · ~47 km away
- Cássia17,155 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Franca?
Franca has a population of 358,539 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Franca in?
Franca is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Franca the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 532 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.