Ponta Grossa Population 2026
Ponta Grossa has a population of 292,177, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraná. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
292,177
Rank in Brazil
#89
Coordinates
25.09°S, 50.16°W
~954 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,062 km
660 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 |
| Foz do Iguaçu | 258,248 | #104 |
| Cascavel | 257,172 | #105 |
| Colombo | 246,540 | #113 |
| Guarapuava | 182,093 | #159 |
Cities near Ponta Grossa
FAQ
What is the population of Ponta Grossa?
Ponta Grossa has a population of 292,177 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ponta Grossa in?
Ponta Grossa is located in Paraná, Brazil.
Is Ponta Grossa the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,062 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.