Cruzeiro Population 2026
Cruzeiro has a population of 74,961, making it the #443 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. It is about 165× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,961
Rank in Brazil
#443
Coordinates
22.57°S, 44.97°W
~545 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
817 km
507 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 Cruzeiro
- Cachoeira Paulista31,564 people · ~11 km away
- Passa Quatro15,515 people · ~20 km away
- Lorena84,855 people · ~24 km away
- Itanhandu15,236 people · ~31 km away
- Guaratinguetá118,044 people · ~35 km away
- Aparecida33,223 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cruzeiro?
Cruzeiro has a population of 74,961 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #443 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cruzeiro in?
Cruzeiro is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Cruzeiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 817 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.