São Carlos Population 2026
São Carlos has a population of 205,035, making it the #141 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
205,035
Rank in Brazil
#141
Coordinates
22.02°S, 47.89°W
~838 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
694 km
431 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 São Carlos
- Ibaté32,178 people · ~13 km away
- Itirapina16,148 people · ~27 km away
- Descalvado31,756 people · ~31 km away
- Brotas23,898 people · ~38 km away
- Araraquara168,468 people · ~38 km away
- Américo Brasiliense33,757 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Carlos?
São Carlos has a population of 205,035 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #141 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Carlos in?
São Carlos is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is São Carlos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 694 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.