São Francisco de Paula Population 2026
São Francisco de Paula has a population of 21,893, making it the #1610 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 566× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,893
Rank in Brazil
#1610
Coordinates
29.45°S, 50.58°W
~900 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,544 km
959 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 Paula
FAQ
What is the population of São Francisco de Paula?
São Francisco de Paula has a population of 21,893 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1610 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Francisco de Paula in?
São Francisco de Paula is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is São Francisco de Paula the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,544 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.