Ilhabela Population 2026
Ilhabela has a population of 35,591, making it the #948 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. It is about 348× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,591
Rank in Brazil
#948
Coordinates
23.78°S, 45.36°W
~7 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
929 km
577 miles, straight line
Other big cities in São Paulo
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 12,400,232 | #1 |
| Guarulhos | 1,169,577 | #13 |
| 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 |
Cities near Ilhabela
- São Sebastião81,595 people · ~6 km away
- Caraguatatuba123,389 people · ~18 km away
- Ubatuba91,824 people · ~48 km away
- Paraibuna17,667 people · ~53 km away
- Salesópolis15,202 people · ~57 km away
- Biritiba Mirim29,683 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ilhabela?
Ilhabela has a population of 35,591 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #948 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ilhabela in?
Ilhabela is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Ilhabela the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 929 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.