Orleans Population 2026
Orleans has a population of 23,661, making it the #1508 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 524× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,661
Rank in Brazil
#1508
Coordinates
28.36°S, 49.29°W
~131 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,406 km
873 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 Orleans
- Braço do Norte33,773 people · ~15 km away
- Urussanga20,919 people · ~18 km away
- São José200,000 people · ~20 km away
- Cocal do Sul17,240 people · ~27 km away
- Tubarão110,088 people · ~30 km away
- Morro da Fumaça18,537 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Orleans?
Orleans has a population of 23,661 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1508 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Orleans in?
Orleans is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Orleans the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,406 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.