Gravataí Population 2026
Gravataí has a population of 265,074, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
265,074
Rank in Brazil
#101
Coordinates
29.94°S, 50.99°W
~41 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,606 km
997 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio Grande do Sul
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre | 1,488,252 | #12 |
| Caxias do Sul | 381,270 | #62 |
| Canoas | 328,291 | #77 |
| Pelotas | 320,674 | #80 |
| Viamão | 285,269 | #93 |
| Santa Maria | 283,677 | #94 |
| Novo Hamburgo | 253,841 | #107 |
| São Leopoldo | 209,229 | #138 |
Cities near Gravataí
- Cachoeirinha136,258 people · ~10 km away
- Alvorada187,315 people · ~10 km away
- Viamão285,269 people · ~16 km away
- Canoas328,291 people · ~19 km away
- Esteio76,137 people · ~20 km away
- Sapucaia do Sul132,107 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gravataí?
Gravataí has a population of 265,074 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Gravataí in?
Gravataí is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Gravataí the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,606 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.