Sorocaba Population 2026
Sorocaba has a population of 687,357, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.3% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
687,357
Rank in Brazil
#27
Coordinates
23.50°S, 47.46°W
~602 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
860 km
534 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 |
| Ribeirão Preto | 711,825 | #26 |
| Santo André | 662,373 | #29 |
Cities near Sorocaba
- Votorantim127,923 people · ~5 km away
- Araçoiaba da Serra33,656 people · ~16 km away
- Salto de Pirapora43,748 people · ~20 km away
- Alumínio17,591 people · ~20 km away
- Piedade52,970 people · ~24 km away
- Capela do Alto22,866 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sorocaba?
Sorocaba has a population of 687,357 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Sorocaba in?
Sorocaba is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Sorocaba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 860 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.