Curitiba, Brazil
Major city · Population 1.9M
Curitiba is the 8th largest city in Brazil with a population of approximately 1,948,626 people as of 2026. This makes it the 209th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.91% of Brazil's total population of 213.4M. Curitiba is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone. The average annual temperature is 18.4°C with 1,546 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 922 meters above sea level.
Population
1,948,626
Global Rank
#209
Country Rank
#8
% of Brazil
0.91%
Avg Temperature
18.4°C
Annual Rainfall
1,546 mm
Elevation
922 m
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Curitiba on the Map
Climate in Curitiba
Curitiba's warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Jul. The wettest month is Dec with 293 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
Brazil at a Glance
Country Population
213,421,037
Capital
Brasília
Region
South America
Major Cities
382
GDP per Capita
$10,311
Life Expectancy
75.8 years
Urban Population
87.9%
Growth Rate
0.01%
Other Major Cities in Brazil
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Curitiba with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinhais | 117,000 | 8 km |
| Almirante Tamandaré | 119,825 | 12 km |
| São José dos Pinhais | 329,628 | 13 km |
| Colombo | 246,540 | 16 km |
| Piraquara | 118,730 | 21 km |
| Araucária | 151,666 | 23 km |
| Fazenda Rio Grande | 148,873 | 26 km |
| Campo Largo | 136,327 | 26 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Curitiba?
The population of Curitiba, Brazil is approximately 1,948,626 people, making it the 209th largest city in the world and the 8th largest in Brazil.
Is Curitiba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília. Curitiba is the 8th largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Curitiba?
Curitiba has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C and receives 1,546 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Jul.
What timezone is Curitiba in?
Curitiba is in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone.