Passo Fundo Population 2026
Passo Fundo has a population of 179,529, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
179,529
Rank in Brazil
#160
Coordinates
28.26°S, 52.41°W
~689 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,462 km
908 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio Grande do Sul
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre | 1,488,252 | #12 |
| Caxias do Sul | 381,270 | #62 |
| Canoas | 328,291 | #77 |
| Pelotas | 320,674 | #80 |
| Viamão | 285,269 | #93 |
| Santa Maria | 283,677 | #94 |
| Gravataí | 265,074 | #101 |
| Novo Hamburgo | 253,841 | #107 |
Cities near Passo Fundo
- Marau45,124 people · ~29 km away
- Carazinho61,804 people · ~37 km away
- Tapejara24,557 people · ~44 km away
- Getúlio Vargas16,602 people · ~45 km away
- Não-Me-Toque17,898 people · ~46 km away
- Sarandi22,851 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Passo Fundo?
Passo Fundo has a population of 179,529 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Passo Fundo in?
Passo Fundo is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Passo Fundo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,462 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.