Guarapuava Population 2026
Guarapuava has a population of 182,093, making it the #159 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraná. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
182,093
Rank in Brazil
#159
Coordinates
25.39°S, 51.47°W
~1,090 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,130 km
702 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 Guarapuava
- Pinhão29,886 people · ~39 km away
- Prudentópolis49,393 people · ~53 km away
- Cruz Machado15,978 people · ~71 km away
- Pitanga33,567 people · ~76 km away
- Irati59,250 people · ~82 km away
- Bituruna15,533 people · ~86 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Guarapuava?
Guarapuava has a population of 182,093 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #159 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Guarapuava in?
Guarapuava is located in Paraná, Brazil.
Is Guarapuava the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,130 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.