Nova Petrópolis Population 2026
Nova Petrópolis has a population of 23,300, making it the #1529 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 532× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,300
Rank in Brazil
#1529
Coordinates
29.38°S, 51.11°W
~589 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,547 km
961 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 Nova Petrópolis
- Dois Irmãos30,709 people · ~23 km away
- Gramado40,134 people · ~23 km away
- Caxias do Sul381,270 people · ~24 km away
- Ivoti22,983 people · ~24 km away
- Farroupilha70,286 people · ~28 km away
- Canela48,946 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nova Petrópolis?
Nova Petrópolis has a population of 23,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1529 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Nova Petrópolis in?
Nova Petrópolis is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Nova Petrópolis the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,547 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.