Santa Maria Population 2026
Santa Maria has a population of 116,622, making it the #264 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Federal District. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 106× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
116,622
Rank in Brazil
#264
Coordinates
16.03°S, 48.03°W
~1,177 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Federal District
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Brasília | 2,207,718 | #7 |
| Ceilândia | 287,023 | #91 |
| Samambaia | 218,840 | #132 |
| Plano Piloto | 198,697 | #147 |
| Planaltina | 189,412 | #151 |
| Águas Claras | 128,486 | #228 |
| Guará | 120,641 | #251 |
| Recanto das Emas | 115,550 | #270 |
Cities near Santa Maria
- Novo Gama103,804 people · ~3 km away
- Valparaíso de Goiás198,861 people · ~7 km away
- Cidade Ocidental91,767 people · ~14 km away
- Recanto das Emas115,550 people · ~14 km away
- Riacho Fundo II105,210 people · ~15 km away
- Samambaia218,840 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Maria?
Santa Maria has a population of 116,622 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #264 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Maria in?
Santa Maria is located in Federal District, Brazil.
Is Santa Maria the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 30 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.