São Borja Population 2026
São Borja has a population of 60,019, making it the #563 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 207× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,019
Rank in Brazil
#563
Coordinates
28.66°S, 56.00°W
~98 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,655 km
1,028 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 São Borja
- Itaqui35,768 people · ~74 km away
- São Luiz Gonzaga34,752 people · ~106 km away
- Santiago48,938 people · ~125 km away
- Alegrete72,409 people · ~127 km away
- São Francisco de Assis17,618 people · ~130 km away
- Santo Cristo15,320 people · ~161 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Borja?
São Borja has a population of 60,019 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #563 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Borja in?
São Borja is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is São Borja the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,655 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.