Matinhos Population 2026
Matinhos has a population of 39,259, making it the #854 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraná. It is about 316× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,259
Rank in Brazil
#854
Coordinates
25.83°S, 48.54°W
~7 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,120 km
696 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraná
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba | 1,948,626 | #8 |
| Londrina | 588,125 | #34 |
| São José dos Pinhais | 329,628 | #76 |
| Maringá | 311,724 | #86 |
| Ponta Grossa | 292,177 | #89 |
| Foz do Iguaçu | 258,248 | #104 |
| Cascavel | 257,172 | #105 |
| Colombo | 246,540 | #113 |
Cities near Matinhos
- Guaratuba42,062 people · ~7 km away
- Pontal do Paraná30,426 people · ~18 km away
- Itapoá30,750 people · ~33 km away
- Paranaguá141,013 people · ~35 km away
- Garuva18,545 people · ~38 km away
- São Francisco do Sul52,674 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Matinhos?
Matinhos has a population of 39,259 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #854 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Matinhos in?
Matinhos is located in Paraná, Brazil.
Is Matinhos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,120 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.