Tapurah Population 2026
Tapurah has a population of 15,272, making it the #2215 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Mato Grosso. It is about 812× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,272
Rank in Brazil
#2215
Coordinates
12.74°S, 56.51°W
~506 m elevation · America/Cuiaba
Distance to capital (Brasília)
985 km
612 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 |
| Sinop | 216,029 | #135 |
| Sorriso | 120,985 | #250 |
| Tangará da Serra | 112,547 | #277 |
| Lucas do Rio Verde | 92,256 | #356 |
| Cáceres | 91,626 | #365 |
Cities near Tapurah
- Lucas do Rio Verde92,256 people · ~75 km away
- Sorriso120,985 people · ~90 km away
- Nova Mutum61,223 people · ~130 km away
- Sinop216,029 people · ~147 km away
- Brasnorte17,496 people · ~176 km away
- Campo Novo do Parecis50,033 people · ~182 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tapurah?
Tapurah has a population of 15,272 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2215 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Tapurah in?
Tapurah is located in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Is Tapurah the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 985 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.