Joaçaba Population 2026
Joaçaba has a population of 30,146, making it the #1163 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 411× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,146
Rank in Brazil
#1163
Coordinates
27.18°S, 51.50°W
~551 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,320 km
820 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 Joaçaba
- Herval dOeste21,724 people · ~2 km away
- Capinzal23,314 people · ~21 km away
- Campos Novos36,932 people · ~37 km away
- Videira55,466 people · ~40 km away
- Concórdia81,646 people · ~52 km away
- Fraiburgo33,481 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Joaçaba?
Joaçaba has a population of 30,146 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1163 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Joaçaba in?
Joaçaba is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Joaçaba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,320 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.