Cotia Population 2026
Cotia has a population of 253,608, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
253,608
Rank in Brazil
#108
Coordinates
23.60°S, 46.92°W
~801 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
876 km
544 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 Cotia
- Itapevi240,961 people · ~6 km away
- Embu das Artes250,691 people · ~8 km away
- Jandira118,045 people · ~9 km away
- Vargem Grande Paulista50,415 people · ~11 km away
- Barueri316,473 people · ~11 km away
- Carapicuíba386,984 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cotia?
Cotia has a population of 253,608 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cotia in?
Cotia is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Cotia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 876 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.