Santa Cecília Population 2026
Santa Cecília has a population of 15,546, making it the #2193 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. It is about 798× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,546
Rank in Brazil
#2193
Coordinates
26.96°S, 50.43°W
~1,097 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,270 km
789 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 Santa Cecília
- Curitibanos40,045 people · ~39 km away
- Taió18,310 people · ~46 km away
- Fraiburgo33,481 people · ~50 km away
- Pouso Redondo17,123 people · ~59 km away
- Caçador73,720 people · ~62 km away
- Otacílio Costa17,312 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cecília?
Santa Cecília has a population of 15,546 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2193 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Cecília in?
Santa Cecília is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Santa Cecília the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,270 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.