Paranatinga Population 2026
Paranatinga has a population of 28,228, making it the #1225 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Mato Grosso. It is about 439× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,228
Rank in Brazil
#1225
Coordinates
14.43°S, 54.05°W
~465 m elevation · America/Cuiaba
Distance to capital (Brasília)
674 km
419 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mato Grosso
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Cuiabá | 618,124 | #33 |
| Várzea Grande | 314,627 | #84 |
| Rondonópolis | 259,167 | #103 |
| Sinop | 216,029 | #135 |
| Sorriso | 120,985 | #250 |
| Tangará da Serra | 112,547 | #277 |
| Lucas do Rio Verde | 92,256 | #356 |
| Cáceres | 91,626 | #365 |
Cities near Paranatinga
- Campinápolis15,713 people · ~136 km away
- Poxoréu24,587 people · ~160 km away
- Campo Verde47,831 people · ~173 km away
- Nova Xavantina25,486 people · ~184 km away
- Jaciara29,560 people · ~197 km away
- Água Boa31,314 people · ~208 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paranatinga?
Paranatinga has a population of 28,228 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1225 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paranatinga in?
Paranatinga is located in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Is Paranatinga the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 674 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.