Joinville Population 2026
Joinville has a population of 461,304, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
461,304
Rank in Brazil
#47
Coordinates
26.30°S, 48.85°W
~9 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,174 km
729 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Catarina
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Florianópolis | 508,826 | #42 |
| 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 |
| Criciúma | 161,954 | #180 |
Cities near Joinville
- Araquari45,283 people · ~14 km away
- São Francisco do Sul52,674 people · ~22 km away
- Guaramirim46,711 people · ~24 km away
- Schroeder20,061 people · ~26 km away
- Jaraguá do Sul182,660 people · ~30 km away
- Garuva18,545 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Joinville?
Joinville has a population of 461,304 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Joinville in?
Joinville is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Joinville the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,174 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.