Ilhota Population 2026
Ilhota has a population of 17,046, making it the #2064 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 727× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,046
Rank in Brazil
#2064
Coordinates
26.90°S, 48.83°W
~8 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,240 km
770 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 Ilhota
- Gaspar72,570 people · ~14 km away
- Itajaí155,716 people · ~16 km away
- Navegantes86,401 people · ~17 km away
- Balneário Piçarras27,127 people · ~22 km away
- Balneário Camboriú139,155 people · ~22 km away
- Camboriú85,105 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ilhota?
Ilhota has a population of 17,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2064 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ilhota in?
Ilhota is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Ilhota the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,240 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.