Várzea Grande Population 2026
Várzea Grande has a population of 314,627, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Mato Grosso. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
314,627
Rank in Brazil
#84
Coordinates
15.65°S, 56.13°W
~197 m elevation · America/Cuiaba
Distance to capital (Brasília)
878 km
545 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mato Grosso
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Cuiabá | 618,124 | #33 |
| 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 |
| Barra do Garças | 72,694 | #459 |
Cities near Várzea Grande
- Cuiabá618,124 people · ~7 km away
- Santo Antônio do Leverger16,795 people · ~25 km away
- Chapada dos Guimarães19,374 people · ~46 km away
- Lucas27,665 people · ~79 km away
- Poconé31,269 people · ~86 km away
- Rosário Oeste15,236 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Várzea Grande?
Várzea Grande has a population of 314,627 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Várzea Grande in?
Várzea Grande is located in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Is Várzea Grande the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 878 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.