Piraquara Population 2026
Piraquara has a population of 118,730, making it the #256 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraná. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
118,730
Rank in Brazil
#256
Coordinates
25.44°S, 49.07°W
~910 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,081 km
671 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 Piraquara
- Quatro Barras24,191 people · ~9 km away
- Pinhais117,000 people · ~13 km away
- Campina Grande do Sul47,825 people · ~15 km away
- São José dos Pinhais329,628 people · ~17 km away
- Curitiba1,948,626 people · ~21 km away
- Colombo246,540 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piraquara?
Piraquara has a population of 118,730 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #256 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Piraquara in?
Piraquara is located in Paraná, Brazil.
Is Piraquara the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,081 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.