São José Population 2026
São José has a population of 270,299, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
270,299
Rank in Brazil
#98
Coordinates
27.62°S, 48.63°W
~18 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,318 km
818 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Catarina
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Florianópolis | 508,826 | #42 |
| Joinville | 461,304 | #47 |
| Blumenau | 361,855 | #66 |
| São José | 200,000 | #145 |
| Jaraguá do Sul | 182,660 | #158 |
| Palhoça | 175,272 | #165 |
| Lages | 164,676 | #177 |
| Criciúma | 161,954 | #180 |
Cities near São José
- Campinas20,000 people · ~3 km away
- Palhoça175,272 people · ~5 km away
- Florianópolis508,826 people · ~8 km away
- Trindade15,100 people · ~11 km away
- Freguesia do Ribeirao da Ilha21,000 people · ~13 km away
- Ribeirão da Ilha21,000 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São José?
São José has a population of 270,299 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José in?
São José is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is São José the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,318 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.