Piraju Population 2026
Piraju has a population of 29,436, making it the #1186 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. It is about 421× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,436
Rank in Brazil
#1186
Coordinates
23.19°S, 49.38°W
~561 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
838 km
520 miles, straight line
Other big cities in São Paulo
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 12,400,232 | #1 |
| Guarulhos | 1,169,577 | #13 |
| Campinas | 1,031,554 | #15 |
| São Bernardo do Campo | 743,372 | #23 |
| São José dos Campos | 729,737 | #24 |
| Osasco | 728,615 | #25 |
| Ribeirão Preto | 711,825 | #26 |
| Sorocaba | 687,357 | #27 |
Cities near Piraju
- Fartura16,641 people · ~25 km away
- Cerqueira César21,469 people · ~28 km away
- Itaí25,180 people · ~39 km away
- Taquarituba24,350 people · ~40 km away
- Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo46,442 people · ~41 km away
- Carlópolis16,905 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piraju?
Piraju has a population of 29,436 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1186 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Piraju in?
Piraju is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Piraju the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 838 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.