São Gabriel Population 2026
São Gabriel has a population of 58,487, making it the #580 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 212× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,487
Rank in Brazil
#580
Coordinates
30.34°S, 54.32°W
~119 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,745 km
1,084 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 Gabriel
- Rosário do Sul36,630 people · ~58 km away
- São Sepé21,219 people · ~75 km away
- Dom Pedrito36,981 people · ~79 km away
- São Pedro do Sul15,577 people · ~81 km away
- Caçapava do Sul32,515 people · ~82 km away
- Santa Maria283,677 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Gabriel?
São Gabriel has a population of 58,487 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #580 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Gabriel in?
São Gabriel is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is São Gabriel the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,745 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.