Cascavel Population 2026
Cascavel has a population of 257,172, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraná. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
257,172
Rank in Brazil
#105
Coordinates
24.96°S, 53.46°W
~786 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,171 km
727 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraná
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba | 1,948,626 | #8 |
| Londrina | 588,125 | #34 |
| São José dos Pinhais | 329,628 | #76 |
| Maringá | 311,724 | #86 |
| Ponta Grossa | 292,177 | #89 |
| Foz do Iguaçu | 258,248 | #104 |
| Colombo | 246,540 | #113 |
| Guarapuava | 182,093 | #159 |
Cities near Cascavel
- Corbélia17,470 people · ~23 km away
- Toledo119,313 people · ~40 km away
- Cafelândia18,997 people · ~40 km away
- Assis Chateaubriand36,808 people · ~60 km away
- Matelândia18,450 people · ~62 km away
- Ubiratã24,749 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cascavel?
Cascavel has a population of 257,172 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cascavel in?
Cascavel is located in Paraná, Brazil.
Is Cascavel the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,171 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.