Novo Hamburgo Population 2026
Novo Hamburgo has a population of 253,841, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
253,841
Rank in Brazil
#107
Coordinates
29.68°S, 51.13°W
~56 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,580 km
981 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 |
| São Leopoldo | 209,229 | #138 |
Cities near Novo Hamburgo
- Estância Velha47,924 people · ~5 km away
- Campo Bom62,886 people · ~7 km away
- São Leopoldo209,229 people · ~9 km away
- Ivoti22,983 people · ~10 km away
- Portão34,071 people · ~11 km away
- Dois Irmãos30,709 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novo Hamburgo?
Novo Hamburgo has a population of 253,841 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Novo Hamburgo in?
Novo Hamburgo is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Novo Hamburgo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,580 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.