Goiânia Population 2026
Goiânia has a population of 1,536,097, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Goiás. Roughly 0.7% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 8.1× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,536,097
Rank in Brazil
#10
Coordinates
16.68°S, 49.25°W
~766 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
173 km
107 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Goiás
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Senador Canedo | 118,451 | #258 |
Cities near Goiânia
- Aparecida de Goiânia510,770 people · ~16 km away
- Senador Canedo118,451 people · ~17 km away
- Abadia de Goiás19,128 people · ~21 km away
- Trindade142,431 people · ~25 km away
- Goianira71,916 people · ~27 km away
- Nerópolis31,932 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Goiânia?
Goiânia has a population of 1,536,097 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Goiânia in?
Goiânia is located in Goiás, Brazil.
Is Goiânia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 173 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.