Garopaba Population 2026
Garopaba has a population of 29,959, making it the #1168 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 414× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,959
Rank in Brazil
#1168
Coordinates
28.02°S, 48.61°W
~15 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,363 km
846 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 Garopaba
- Imbituba52,579 people · ~25 km away
- Freguesia do Ribeirao da Ilha21,000 people · ~34 km away
- Ribeirão da Ilha21,000 people · ~37 km away
- Santo Amaro da Imperatriz27,272 people · ~41 km away
- Palhoça175,272 people · ~42 km away
- São José270,299 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Garopaba?
Garopaba has a population of 29,959 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1168 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Garopaba in?
Garopaba is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Garopaba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,363 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.