Vera Cruz Population 2026
Vera Cruz has a population of 26,710, making it the #1289 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is about 464× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,710
Rank in Brazil
#1289
Coordinates
29.72°S, 52.50°W
~116 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,619 km
1,005 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 Vera Cruz
- Santa Cruz do Sul133,230 people · ~7 km away
- Candelária28,906 people · ~28 km away
- Venâncio Aires68,763 people · ~32 km away
- Rio Pardo34,654 people · ~33 km away
- Cachoeira do Sul80,070 people · ~52 km away
- Estrela32,183 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz has a population of 26,710 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1289 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Vera Cruz in?
Vera Cruz is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Is Vera Cruz the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,619 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.