Caraguatatuba Population 2026
Caraguatatuba has a population of 123,389, making it the #241 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 100× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
123,389
Rank in Brazil
#241
Coordinates
23.62°S, 45.41°W
~2 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
911 km
566 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 |
| Campinas | 1,031,554 | #15 |
| 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 |
Cities near Caraguatatuba
- São Sebastião81,595 people · ~16 km away
- Ilhabela35,591 people · ~18 km away
- Paraibuna17,667 people · ~36 km away
- Ubatuba91,824 people · ~41 km away
- Salesópolis15,202 people · ~46 km away
- Biritiba Mirim29,683 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caraguatatuba?
Caraguatatuba has a population of 123,389 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #241 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Caraguatatuba in?
Caraguatatuba is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Caraguatatuba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 911 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.