São José dos Campos Population 2026
São José dos Campos has a population of 729,737, making it the #24 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)
729,737
Rank in Brazil
#24
Coordinates
23.18°S, 45.89°W
~600 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
850 km
528 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 |
| Osasco | 728,615 | #25 |
| Ribeirão Preto | 711,825 | #26 |
| Sorocaba | 687,357 | #27 |
| Santo André | 662,373 | #29 |
Cities near São José dos Campos
FAQ
What is the population of São José dos Campos?
São José dos Campos has a population of 729,737 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José dos Campos in?
São José dos Campos is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is São José dos Campos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 850 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.