Paranaíba Population 2026
Paranaíba has a population of 40,957, making it the #813 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Mato Grosso do Sul. It is about 303× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,957
Rank in Brazil
#813
Coordinates
19.68°S, 51.19°W
~383 m elevation · America/Campo_Grande
Distance to capital (Brasília)
554 km
344 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mato Grosso do Sul
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Campo Grande | 906,092 | #17 |
| Dourados | 162,202 | #179 |
| Corumbá | 96,520 | #341 |
| Ponta Porã | 92,017 | #357 |
| Três Lagoas | 78,712 | #422 |
| Naviraí | 50,457 | #667 |
| Nova Andradina | 48,563 | #684 |
| Aquidauana | 48,561 | #685 |
Cities near Paranaíba
- Aparecida do Taboado27,674 people · ~47 km away
- Santa Fé do Sul34,794 people · ~66 km away
- Cassilândia20,988 people · ~85 km away
- Ilha Solteira25,549 people · ~85 km away
- Jales48,776 people · ~94 km away
- São Simão17,020 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paranaíba?
Paranaíba has a population of 40,957 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #813 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paranaíba in?
Paranaíba is located in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Is Paranaíba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 554 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.