Sinop Population 2026
Sinop has a population of 216,029, making it the #135 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Mato Grosso. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
216,029
Rank in Brazil
#135
Coordinates
11.86°S, 55.50°W
~378 m elevation · America/Cuiaba
Distance to capital (Brasília)
926 km
575 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mato Grosso
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Cuiabá | 618,124 | #33 |
| Várzea Grande | 314,627 | #84 |
| Rondonópolis | 259,167 | #103 |
| Sorriso | 120,985 | #250 |
| Tangará da Serra | 112,547 | #277 |
| Lucas do Rio Verde | 92,256 | #356 |
| Cáceres | 91,626 | #365 |
| Barra do Garças | 72,694 | #459 |
Cities near Sinop
- Sorriso120,985 people · ~79 km away
- Colíder32,010 people · ~116 km away
- Lucas do Rio Verde92,256 people · ~141 km away
- Tapurah15,272 people · ~147 km away
- Peixoto de Azevedo33,599 people · ~191 km away
- Matupá21,415 people · ~198 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sinop?
Sinop has a population of 216,029 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #135 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Sinop in?
Sinop is located in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Is Sinop the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 926 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.