Santa Cruz do Sul Population 2026
Santa Cruz do Sul has a population of 133,230, making it the #221 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 93× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
133,230
Rank in Brazil
#221
Coordinates
29.72°S, 52.43°W
~69 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,616 km
1,004 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 Santa Cruz do Sul
- Vera Cruz26,710 people · ~7 km away
- Venâncio Aires68,763 people · ~26 km away
- Rio Pardo34,654 people · ~31 km away
- Candelária28,906 people · ~35 km away
- Estrela32,183 people · ~50 km away
- Lajeado93,646 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz do Sul?
Santa Cruz do Sul has a population of 133,230 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #221 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Cruz do Sul in?
Santa Cruz do Sul is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Santa Cruz do Sul the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,616 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.