Alto Araguaia Population 2026
Alto Araguaia has a population of 17,657, making it the #1967 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Mato Grosso. It is about 702× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,657
Rank in Brazil
#1967
Coordinates
17.31°S, 53.22°W
~672 m elevation · America/Cuiaba
Distance to capital (Brasília)
589 km
366 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 Alto Araguaia
- Mineiros70,081 people · ~76 km away
- Costa Rica26,037 people · ~137 km away
- Pedra Preta18,722 people · ~154 km away
- Caiapônia16,513 people · ~155 km away
- Jataí105,729 people · ~170 km away
- Chapadão do Sul30,993 people · ~176 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alto Araguaia?
Alto Araguaia has a population of 17,657 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1967 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Alto Araguaia in?
Alto Araguaia is located in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Is Alto Araguaia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 589 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.