Formosa Population 2026
Formosa has a population of 115,901, making it the #265 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Goiás. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 107× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
115,901
Rank in Brazil
#265
Coordinates
15.54°S, 47.33°W
~915 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
69 km
43 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 Formosa
- Planaltina105,031 people · ~31 km away
- Planaltina189,412 people · ~35 km away
- Plano Piloto198,697 people · ~65 km away
- Brasília2,207,718 people · ~69 km away
- Guará120,641 people · ~75 km away
- Águas Claras128,486 people · ~81 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Formosa?
Formosa has a population of 115,901 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #265 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Formosa in?
Formosa is located in Goiás, Brazil.
Is Formosa the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 69 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.