Itapema Population 2026
Itapema has a population of 75,940, making it the #436 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 163× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,940
Rank in Brazil
#436
Coordinates
27.09°S, 48.61°W
~4 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,260 km
782 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 Itapema
- Camboriú85,105 people · ~8 km away
- Porto Belo27,688 people · ~9 km away
- Balneário Camboriú139,155 people · ~11 km away
- Bombinhas25,058 people · ~14 km away
- Tijucas51,592 people · ~17 km away
- Itajaí155,716 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Itapema?
Itapema has a population of 75,940 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #436 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Itapema in?
Itapema is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Itapema the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,260 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.