Santo Antônio do Descoberto Population 2026
Santo Antônio do Descoberto has a population of 72,127, making it the #468 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Goiás. It is about 172× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,127
Rank in Brazil
#468
Coordinates
15.94°S, 48.26°W
~895 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
39 km
24 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Goiás
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Goiânia | 1,536,097 | #10 |
| Aparecida de Goiânia | 510,770 | #41 |
| Anápolis | 319,587 | #81 |
| Rio Verde | 225,696 | #127 |
| Águas Lindas de Goiás | 225,693 | #128 |
| Luziânia | 209,129 | #139 |
| Valparaíso de Goiás | 198,861 | #146 |
| Trindade | 142,431 | #207 |
Cities near Santo Antônio do Descoberto
- Samambaia218,840 people · ~17 km away
- Ceilândia287,023 people · ~20 km away
- Águas Lindas de Goiás225,693 people · ~20 km away
- Recanto das Emas115,550 people · ~21 km away
- Riacho Fundo II105,210 people · ~23 km away
- Santa Maria116,622 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santo Antônio do Descoberto?
Santo Antônio do Descoberto has a population of 72,127 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #468 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santo Antônio do Descoberto in?
Santo Antônio do Descoberto is located in Goiás, Brazil.
Is Santo Antônio do Descoberto the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 39 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.