Mafra Population 2026
Mafra has a population of 55,286, making it the #603 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 224× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,286
Rank in Brazil
#603
Coordinates
26.11°S, 49.81°W
~806 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,165 km
723 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 Mafra
- Rio Negro31,324 people · ~1 km away
- Itaiópolis22,051 people · ~27 km away
- Rio Negrinho39,261 people · ~33 km away
- Lapa45,003 people · ~39 km away
- Quitandinha18,398 people · ~41 km away
- Papanduva19,150 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mafra?
Mafra has a population of 55,286 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #603 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Mafra in?
Mafra is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Mafra the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,165 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.