Guarulhos Population 2026
Guarulhos has a population of 1,169,577, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.5% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,169,577
Rank in Brazil
#13
Coordinates
23.46°S, 46.53°W
~774 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
867 km
538 miles, straight line
Other big cities in São Paulo
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 12,400,232 | #1 |
| 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 |
| Santo André | 662,373 | #29 |
Cities near Guarulhos
- Vila Galvão29,968 people · ~5 km away
- São Paulo12,400,232 people · ~14 km away
- Mairiporã101,937 people · ~17 km away
- São Caetano do Sul165,655 people · ~18 km away
- Ferraz de Vasconcelos179,198 people · ~19 km away
- Itaquaquecetuba369,275 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Guarulhos?
Guarulhos has a population of 1,169,577 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Guarulhos in?
Guarulhos is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Guarulhos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 867 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.