Cruz Machado Population 2026
Cruz Machado has a population of 15,978, making it the #2151 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraná. It is about 776× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,978
Rank in Brazil
#2151
Coordinates
26.02°S, 51.35°W
~827 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,192 km
740 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 |
| Cascavel | 257,172 | #105 |
| Colombo | 246,540 | #113 |
Cities near Cruz Machado
- Bituruna15,533 people · ~26 km away
- União da Vitória55,033 people · ~35 km away
- Porto União32,970 people · ~36 km away
- Pinhão29,886 people · ~48 km away
- Guarapuava182,093 people · ~71 km away
- Palmas48,247 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cruz Machado?
Cruz Machado has a population of 15,978 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2151 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cruz Machado in?
Cruz Machado is located in Paraná, Brazil.
Is Cruz Machado the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,192 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.