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Guarulhos, Brazil

Major city · Population 1.2M

Guarulhos is the 13th largest city in Brazil with a population of approximately 1,169,577 people as of 2026. This makes it the 449th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.55% of Brazil's total population of 213.4M. Guarulhos is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone.

Population

1,169,577

Global Rank

#449

Country Rank

#13

% of Brazil

0.55%

Guarulhos on the Map

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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%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Guarulhos with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Guarulhos by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Cangaiba141,1724 km
Vila Medeiros114,8395 km
Ermelino Matarazzo112,3337 km
Vila Maria108,5438 km
Vila Jacui134,1899 km
Vila Matilde103,5589 km
Artur Alvim104,86410 km
Mandaqui103,66511 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Guarulhos?

The population of Guarulhos, Brazil is approximately 1,169,577 people, making it the 449th largest city in the world and the 13th largest in Brazil.

Is Guarulhos the capital of Brazil?

No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília. Guarulhos is the 13th largest city in the country.

What timezone is Guarulhos in?

Guarulhos is in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone.