Sananduva Population 2026
Sananduva has a population of 16,399, making it the #2116 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 756× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,399
Rank in Brazil
#2116
Coordinates
27.95°S, 51.81°W
~655 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,411 km
876 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 Sananduva
- Tapejara24,557 people · ~24 km away
- Lagoa Vermelha27,659 people · ~40 km away
- Getúlio Vargas16,602 people · ~42 km away
- Erechim96,087 people · ~58 km away
- Marau45,124 people · ~68 km away
- Passo Fundo179,529 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sananduva?
Sananduva has a population of 16,399 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2116 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Sananduva in?
Sananduva is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Sananduva the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,411 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.