Papanduva Population 2026
Papanduva has a population of 19,150, making it the #1814 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 648× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,150
Rank in Brazil
#1814
Coordinates
26.37°S, 50.14°W
~822 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,200 km
745 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 Papanduva
- Itaiópolis22,051 people · ~24 km away
- Canoinhas55,016 people · ~33 km away
- Três Barras19,746 people · ~34 km away
- Mafra55,286 people · ~44 km away
- Rio Negro31,324 people · ~45 km away
- São Mateus do Sul42,366 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Papanduva?
Papanduva has a population of 19,150 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1814 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Papanduva in?
Papanduva is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Papanduva the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,200 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.