Uruguaiana Population 2026
Uruguaiana has a population of 123,480, making it the #240 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 100× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
123,480
Rank in Brazil
#240
Coordinates
29.75°S, 57.09°W
~79 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,814 km
1,126 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 Uruguaiana
- Itaqui35,768 people · ~87 km away
- Quaraí23,500 people · ~93 km away
- Alegrete72,409 people · ~125 km away
- São Borja60,019 people · ~161 km away
- São Francisco de Assis17,618 people · ~190 km away
- Sant'Ana do Livramento84,421 people · ~196 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Uruguaiana?
Uruguaiana has a population of 123,480 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #240 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Uruguaiana in?
Uruguaiana is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Uruguaiana the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,814 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.