Itajaí Population 2026
Itajaí has a population of 155,716, making it the #189 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
155,716
Rank in Brazil
#189
Coordinates
26.91°S, 48.66°W
~6 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 Itajaí
- Navegantes86,401 people · ~1 km away
- Balneário Camboriú139,155 people · ~10 km away
- Camboriú85,105 people · ~13 km away
- Penha33,663 people · ~15 km away
- Balneário Piçarras27,127 people · ~16 km away
- Ilhota17,046 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Itajaí?
Itajaí has a population of 155,716 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #189 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Itajaí in?
Itajaí is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Itajaí 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.