Laguna Population 2026
Laguna has a population of 42,785, making it the #774 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 290× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,785
Rank in Brazil
#774
Coordinates
28.48°S, 48.78°W
~7 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,415 km
879 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 Laguna
- Capivari de Baixo23,975 people · ~18 km away
- Tubarão110,088 people · ~22 km away
- Jaguaruna20,375 people · ~28 km away
- Imbituba52,579 people · ~29 km away
- Braço do Norte33,773 people · ~44 km away
- Morro da Fumaça18,537 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Laguna?
Laguna has a population of 42,785 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #774 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Laguna in?
Laguna is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Laguna the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,415 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.