Lages Population 2026
Lages has a population of 164,676, making it the #177 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
164,676
Rank in Brazil
#177
Coordinates
27.82°S, 50.33°W
~917 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,361 km
845 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 |
| Criciúma | 161,954 | #180 |
Cities near Lages
- Correia Pinto15,727 people · ~26 km away
- Otacílio Costa17,312 people · ~42 km away
- Curitibanos40,045 people · ~65 km away
- São Joaquim25,939 people · ~66 km away
- Estrela24,200 people · ~66 km away
- Pouso Redondo17,123 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lages?
Lages has a population of 164,676 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #177 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Lages in?
Lages is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Lages the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,361 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.