Santos Population 2026
Santos has a population of 433,656, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
433,656
Rank in Brazil
#51
Coordinates
23.96°S, 46.33°W
~12 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
925 km
574 miles, straight line
Other big cities in São Paulo
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 12,400,232 | #1 |
| Guarulhos | 1,169,577 | #13 |
| Campinas | 1,031,554 | #15 |
| São Bernardo do Campo | 743,372 | #23 |
| São José dos Campos | 729,737 | #24 |
| Osasco | 728,615 | #25 |
| Ribeirão Preto | 711,825 | #26 |
| Sorocaba | 687,357 | #27 |
Cities near Santos
- São Vicente329,911 people · ~6 km away
- Guarujá322,750 people · ~9 km away
- Praia Grande349,935 people · ~9 km away
- Cubatão112,476 people · ~12 km away
- Bertioga64,723 people · ~23 km away
- Rio Grande da Serra44,170 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santos?
Santos has a population of 433,656 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santos in?
Santos is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Santos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 925 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.