Júlio de Castilhos Population 2026
Júlio de Castilhos has a population of 18,226, making it the #1899 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 680× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,226
Rank in Brazil
#1899
Coordinates
29.23°S, 53.68°W
~529 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,607 km
998 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio Grande do Sul
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre | 1,488,252 | #12 |
| Caxias do Sul | 381,270 | #62 |
| Canoas | 328,291 | #77 |
| Pelotas | 320,674 | #80 |
| Viamão | 285,269 | #93 |
| Santa Maria | 283,677 | #94 |
| Gravataí | 265,074 | #101 |
| Novo Hamburgo | 253,841 | #107 |
Cities near Júlio de Castilhos
- Tupanciretã20,005 people · ~22 km away
- Santa Maria283,677 people · ~52 km away
- Agudo16,041 people · ~63 km away
- São Pedro do Sul15,577 people · ~65 km away
- Cruz Alta58,913 people · ~65 km away
- Ibirubá21,583 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Júlio de Castilhos?
Júlio de Castilhos has a population of 18,226 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1899 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Júlio de Castilhos in?
Júlio de Castilhos is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Júlio de Castilhos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,607 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.