São Lourenço do Sul Population 2026
São Lourenço do Sul has a population of 41,989, making it the #790 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 295× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,989
Rank in Brazil
#790
Coordinates
31.37°S, 51.98°W
~13 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,781 km
1,106 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 Lourenço do Sul
- Pelotas320,674 people · ~57 km away
- Camaquã62,200 people · ~59 km away
- Capão do Leão26,487 people · ~65 km away
- Canguçu49,680 people · ~66 km away
- São José do Norte25,443 people · ~72 km away
- Rio Grande187,838 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Lourenço do Sul?
São Lourenço do Sul has a population of 41,989 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #790 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Lourenço do Sul in?
São Lourenço do Sul is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is São Lourenço do Sul the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,781 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.