Foz do Iguaçu Population 2026
Foz do Iguaçu has a population of 258,248, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraná. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
258,248
Rank in Brazil
#104
Coordinates
25.55°S, 54.59°W
~179 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,288 km
800 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 |
| Cascavel | 257,172 | #105 |
| Colombo | 246,540 | #113 |
| Guarapuava | 182,093 | #159 |
Cities near Foz do Iguaçu
- Santa Terezinha de Itaipu24,262 people · ~22 km away
- São Miguel do Iguaçu29,122 people · ~42 km away
- Medianeira54,369 people · ~57 km away
- Matelândia18,450 people · ~70 km away
- Capanema20,481 people · ~79 km away
- Santa Helena25,492 people · ~81 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Foz do Iguaçu?
Foz do Iguaçu has a population of 258,248 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Foz do Iguaçu in?
Foz do Iguaçu is located in Paraná, Brazil.
Is Foz do Iguaçu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,288 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.