Santiago Population 2026
Santiago has a population of 48,938, making it the #679 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 253× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,938
Rank in Brazil
#679
Coordinates
29.19°S, 54.87°W
~426 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,652 km
1,026 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 Santiago
- São Francisco de Assis17,618 people · ~47 km away
- São Pedro do Sul15,577 people · ~82 km away
- São Luiz Gonzaga34,752 people · ~88 km away
- Tupanciretã20,005 people · ~101 km away
- Alegrete72,409 people · ~111 km away
- Júlio de Castilhos18,226 people · ~115 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago?
Santiago has a population of 48,938 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #679 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santiago in?
Santiago is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Santiago the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,652 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.