Rio do Sul Population 2026
Rio do Sul has a population of 72,587, making it the #461 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 171× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,587
Rank in Brazil
#461
Coordinates
27.21°S, 49.64°W
~346 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,284 km
797 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 Rio do Sul
- Presidente Getúlio20,010 people · ~18 km away
- Ibirama19,862 people · ~21 km away
- Ituporanga26,525 people · ~23 km away
- Pouso Redondo17,123 people · ~29 km away
- Taió18,310 people · ~37 km away
- Indaial71,549 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rio do Sul?
Rio do Sul has a population of 72,587 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #461 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Rio do Sul in?
Rio do Sul is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Rio do Sul the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,284 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.