Montenegro Population 2026
Montenegro has a population of 65,721, making it the #505 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 189× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,721
Rank in Brazil
#505
Coordinates
29.69°S, 51.46°W
~21 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,588 km
986 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 Montenegro
- São Sebastião do Caí24,428 people · ~14 km away
- Portão34,071 people · ~21 km away
- Nova Santa Rita29,024 people · ~25 km away
- Estância Velha47,924 people · ~28 km away
- Ivoti22,983 people · ~31 km away
- São Leopoldo209,229 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Montenegro?
Montenegro has a population of 65,721 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #505 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Montenegro in?
Montenegro is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Montenegro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,588 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.