Palmas Population 2026
Palmas has a population of 48,247, making it the #690 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraná. It is about 257× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,247
Rank in Brazil
#690
Coordinates
26.48°S, 51.99°W
~1,075 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,262 km
784 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 Palmas
- Abelardo Luz17,392 people · ~35 km away
- Clevelândia15,070 people · ~37 km away
- Bituruna15,533 people · ~57 km away
- Xanxerê51,607 people · ~60 km away
- Mangueirinha16,603 people · ~63 km away
- Pato Branco91,836 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palmas?
Palmas has a population of 48,247 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #690 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Palmas in?
Palmas is located in Paraná, Brazil.
Is Palmas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,262 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.