São Marcos Population 2026
São Marcos has a population of 21,084, making it the #1665 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 588× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,084
Rank in Brazil
#1665
Coordinates
28.97°S, 51.07°W
~741 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,502 km
933 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 Marcos
- Flores da Cunha30,892 people · ~13 km away
- Caxias do Sul381,270 people · ~24 km away
- Farroupilha70,286 people · ~39 km away
- Nova Petrópolis23,300 people · ~45 km away
- Veranópolis24,021 people · ~47 km away
- Gramado40,134 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Marcos?
São Marcos has a population of 21,084 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1665 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Marcos in?
São Marcos is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is São Marcos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,502 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.