Garuva Population 2026
Garuva has a population of 18,545, making it the #1864 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 669× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,545
Rank in Brazil
#1864
Coordinates
26.03°S, 48.85°W
~33 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,143 km
710 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 Garuva
- Itapoá30,750 people · ~26 km away
- Joinville461,304 people · ~31 km away
- Guaratuba42,062 people · ~32 km away
- São Francisco do Sul52,674 people · ~32 km away
- Tijucas do Sul17,621 people · ~34 km away
- Matinhos39,259 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Garuva?
Garuva has a population of 18,545 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1864 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Garuva in?
Garuva is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Garuva the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,143 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.