São Francisco de Assis Population 2026
São Francisco de Assis has a population of 17,618, making it the #1973 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 704× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,618
Rank in Brazil
#1973
Coordinates
29.55°S, 55.13°W
~134 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,699 km
1,055 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 Francisco de Assis
- Santiago48,938 people · ~47 km away
- Alegrete72,409 people · ~69 km away
- Rosário do Sul36,630 people · ~81 km away
- São Pedro do Sul15,577 people · ~92 km away
- São Gabriel58,487 people · ~117 km away
- São Luiz Gonzaga34,752 people · ~128 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Francisco de Assis?
São Francisco de Assis has a population of 17,618 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1973 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Francisco de Assis in?
São Francisco de Assis is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is São Francisco de Assis the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,699 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.