São Leopoldo Population 2026
São Leopoldo has a population of 209,229, making it the #138 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
209,229
Rank in Brazil
#138
Coordinates
29.76°S, 51.15°W
~10 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,589 km
987 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 Leopoldo
- Sapucaia do Sul132,107 people · ~6 km away
- Novo Hamburgo253,841 people · ~9 km away
- Portão34,071 people · ~11 km away
- Esteio76,137 people · ~12 km away
- Estância Velha47,924 people · ~13 km away
- Campo Bom62,886 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Leopoldo?
São Leopoldo has a population of 209,229 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #138 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Leopoldo in?
São Leopoldo is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is São Leopoldo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,589 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.