Catalão Population 2026
Catalão has a population of 114,427, making it the #272 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Goiás. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
114,427
Rank in Brazil
#272
Coordinates
18.17°S, 47.95°W
~843 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
265 km
165 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Goiás
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Goiânia | 1,536,097 | #10 |
| Aparecida de Goiânia | 510,770 | #41 |
| Anápolis | 319,587 | #81 |
| Rio Verde | 225,696 | #127 |
| Águas Lindas de Goiás | 225,693 | #128 |
| Luziânia | 209,129 | #139 |
| Valparaíso de Goiás | 198,861 | #146 |
| Trindade | 142,431 | #207 |
Cities near Catalão
- Ipameri25,548 people · ~54 km away
- Araguari117,808 people · ~59 km away
- Monte Carmelo47,692 people · ~78 km away
- Caldas Novas98,622 people · ~86 km away
- Coromandel28,894 people · ~86 km away
- Uberlândia563,536 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Catalão?
Catalão has a population of 114,427 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #272 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Catalão in?
Catalão is located in Goiás, Brazil.
Is Catalão the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 265 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.