Águas Claras Population 2026
Águas Claras has a population of 128,486, making it the #228 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Federal District. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 97× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
128,486
Rank in Brazil
#228
Coordinates
15.84°S, 48.03°W
~1,197 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Federal District
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Brasília | 2,207,718 | #7 |
| Ceilândia | 287,023 | #91 |
| Samambaia | 218,840 | #132 |
| Plano Piloto | 198,697 | #147 |
| Planaltina | 189,412 | #151 |
| Guará | 120,641 | #251 |
| Santa Maria | 116,622 | #264 |
| Recanto das Emas | 115,550 | #270 |
Cities near Águas Claras
- Guará120,641 people · ~7 km away
- Riacho Fundo II105,210 people · ~7 km away
- Recanto das Emas115,550 people · ~9 km away
- Samambaia218,840 people · ~10 km away
- Ceilândia287,023 people · ~12 km away
- Brasília2,207,718 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Águas Claras?
Águas Claras has a population of 128,486 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #228 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Águas Claras in?
Águas Claras is located in Federal District, Brazil.
Is Águas Claras the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 12 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.