Palmas Population 2026
Palmas has a population of 306,296, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Tocantins. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
306,296
Rank in Brazil
#88
Coordinates
10.17°S, 48.33°W
~271 m elevation · America/Araguaina
Distance to capital (Brasília)
626 km
389 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tocantins
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Araguaína | 105,019 | #305 |
| Gurupi | 89,574 | #371 |
| Porto Nacional | 68,555 | #491 |
| Paraíso do Tocantins | 55,164 | #605 |
| Colinas do Tocantins | 35,957 | #937 |
| Araguatins | 33,205 | #1025 |
| Guaraí | 25,681 | #1340 |
| Tocantinópolis | 23,203 | #1536 |
Cities near Palmas
- Paraíso do Tocantins55,164 people · ~59 km away
- Porto Nacional68,555 people · ~61 km away
- Miracema do Tocantins18,787 people · ~67 km away
- Guaraí25,681 people · ~150 km away
- Lagoa da Confusão16,312 people · ~158 km away
- Gurupi89,574 people · ~192 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palmas?
Palmas has a population of 306,296 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Palmas in?
Palmas is located in Tocantins, Brazil.
Is Palmas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 626 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.