Campinas Population 2026
Campinas has a population of 1,031,554, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.5% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,031,554
Rank in Brazil
#15
Coordinates
22.91°S, 47.06°W
~686 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
798 km
496 miles, straight line
Other big cities in São Paulo
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 12,400,232 | #1 |
| Guarulhos | 1,169,577 | #13 |
| São Bernardo do Campo | 743,372 | #23 |
| São José dos Campos | 729,737 | #24 |
| Osasco | 728,615 | #25 |
| Ribeirão Preto | 711,825 | #26 |
| Sorocaba | 687,357 | #27 |
| Santo André | 662,373 | #29 |
Cities near Campinas
FAQ
What is the population of Campinas?
Campinas has a population of 1,031,554 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Campinas in?
Campinas is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Campinas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 798 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.