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.

BrasíliaGaruva
Location of Garuva (capital Brasília shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
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

CityPopulationRank in Brazil
Florianópolis508,826#42
Joinville461,304#47
Blumenau361,855#66
São José270,299#98
São José200,000#145
Jaraguá do Sul182,660#158
Palhoça175,272#165
Lages164,676#177

Cities near Garuva

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.

← All biggest cities in Brazil · Brazil population by year