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Brasília, Brazil

Capital city · Population 2.2M

Brasília is the capital and the 7th largest city in Brazil with a population of approximately 2,207,718 people as of 2026. This makes it the 176th largest city in the world, accounting for 1.04% of Brazil's total population of 212.0M. Brasília is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone. The average annual temperature is 21.8°C with 1,131 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 1,134 meters above sea level.

Population

2,207,718

Global Rank

#176

Country Rank

#7

% of Brazil

1.04%

Avg Temperature

21.8°C

Annual Rainfall

1,131 mm

Elevation

1,134 m

Timezone

America/Sao_Paulo

Brasília on the Map

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Climate in Brasília

Brasília's warmest month is Sep and the coldest is Jun. The wettest month is Nov with 305 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

21.9°C
Jan
21.7°C
Feb
22.5°C
Mar
22°C
Apr
21.1°C
May
19.5°C
Jun
19.6°C
Jul
21.3°C
Aug
24.8°C
Sep
23.6°C
Oct
21.1°C
Nov
22°C
Dec
19.5°C24.8°C

Monthly Rainfall

187 mm
Jan
209 mm
Feb
110 mm
Mar
45 mm
Apr
0 mm
May
1 mm
Jun
0 mm
Jul
0 mm
Aug
0 mm
Sep
90 mm
Oct
305 mm
Nov
184 mm
Dec

Brazil at a Glance

Country Population

211,998,573

Capital

Brasília

Region

South America

Major Cities

382

GDP per Capita

$10,311

Life Expectancy

75.8 years

Urban Population

87.9%

Growth Rate

0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Brasília with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Brasília by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Plano Piloto198,6975 km
Guará120,6416 km
Águas Claras128,48612 km
Taguatinga193,36715 km
Riacho Fundo II105,21018 km
Recanto das Emas115,55020 km
Ceilândia287,02322 km
Samambaia218,84022 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brasília?

The population of Brasília, Brazil is approximately 2,207,718 people, making it the 176th largest city in the world and the 7th largest in Brazil.

Is Brasília the capital of Brazil?

Yes, Brasília is the capital of Brazil.

What is the climate like in Brasília?

Brasília has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C and receives 1,131 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Sep and the coldest is Jun.

What timezone is Brasília in?

Brasília is in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone.