Ribeirão Preto Population 2026
Ribeirão Preto has a population of 711,825, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.3% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
711,825
Rank in Brazil
#26
Coordinates
21.18°S, 47.81°W
~554 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
600 km
373 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 |
| Sorocaba | 687,357 | #27 |
| Santo André | 662,373 | #29 |
Cities near Ribeirão Preto
- Jardinópolis45,282 people · ~18 km away
- Sertãozinho126,887 people · ~19 km away
- Cravinhos33,281 people · ~20 km away
- Serrana43,909 people · ~23 km away
- Brodowski25,201 people · ~26 km away
- Pontal37,607 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ribeirão Preto?
Ribeirão Preto has a population of 711,825 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ribeirão Preto in?
Ribeirão Preto is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Ribeirão Preto the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 600 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.