Palhoça Population 2026
Palhoça has a population of 175,272, making it the #165 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 71× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
175,272
Rank in Brazil
#165
Coordinates
27.65°S, 48.67°W
~5 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,322 km
821 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 |
| Lages | 164,676 | #177 |
| Criciúma | 161,954 | #180 |
Cities near Palhoça
- São José270,299 people · ~5 km away
- Campinas20,000 people · ~8 km away
- Santo Amaro da Imperatriz27,272 people · ~12 km away
- Florianópolis508,826 people · ~13 km away
- Freguesia do Ribeirao da Ilha21,000 people · ~13 km away
- Ribeirão da Ilha21,000 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palhoça?
Palhoça has a population of 175,272 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #165 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Palhoça in?
Palhoça is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Palhoça the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,322 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.