Rio Grande Population 2026
Rio Grande has a population of 187,838, making it the #155 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
187,838
Rank in Brazil
#155
Coordinates
32.03°S, 52.10°W
~7 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,856 km
1,153 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 Rio Grande
- São José do Norte25,443 people · ~6 km away
- Pelotas320,674 people · ~37 km away
- Capão do Leão26,487 people · ~47 km away
- São Lourenço do Sul41,989 people · ~75 km away
- Canguçu49,680 people · ~90 km away
- Arroio Grande17,558 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rio Grande?
Rio Grande has a population of 187,838 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #155 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Rio Grande in?
Rio Grande is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Rio Grande the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,856 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.