Largest Cities in São Paulo

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — São Paulo

1 São Paulo 12,400,232

2 Guarulhos 1,169,577

3 Campinas 1,031,554

4 São Bernardo do Campo 743,372

5 São José dos Campos 729,737

6 Osasco 728,615

7 Ribeirão Preto 711,825

8 Sorocaba 687,357

9 Santo André 662,373

10 São José do Rio Preto 480,393

11 Mauá 477,552

12 Jundiaí 443,221

13 Santos 433,656

14 Piracicaba 407,252

15 Diadema 393,237

16 Carapicuíba 386,984

17 Grajaú 384,873

18 Bauru 379,297

19 Itaquaquecetuba 369,275

20 Franca 358,539

21 Praia Grande 349,935

22 São Vicente 329,911

23 Mogi das Cruzes 325,746

24 Guarujá 322,750

25 Taubaté 317,915

26 Barueri 316,473

27 Jardim Angela 311,432

28 Suzano 307,429

29 Limeira 291,869

30 Sumaré 286,211

31 Taboão da Serra 273,542

32 Capao Redondo 270,767

33 Sapopemba 266,715

34 Sacomã 261,436

35 Jardim Sao Luis 259,377

36 Indaiatuba 256,223

37 Cotia 253,608

38 Embu das Artes 250,691

39 Cidade Ademar 249,218

40 Americana 246,655

41 Brasilandia 243,273

42 Itapevi 240,961

43 Marília 240,590

44 Campo Limpo 236,162

45 Hortolândia 234,259

46 Presidente Prudente 225,668

47 Jabaquara 214,958

48 Jacareí 213,110

49 Jaraguá 211,610

50 Itaquera 210,960

51 Itaim Paulista 205,295

52 São Carlos 205,035

53 Rio Claro 201,418

54 Cidade Tiradentes 192,177

55 Santa Bárbara d'Oeste 188,000

56 Cidade Dutra 182,459

57 Pirituba 179,724

58 Ferraz de Vasconcelos 179,198

59 Bragança Paulista 176,811

60 Araçatuba 170,024

61 Vila Andrade 168,669

62 Araraquara 168,468

63 São Caetano do Sul 165,655

64 Pindamonhangaba 165,428

65 Francisco Morato 165,139

66 Lajeado 164,391

67 Itapecerica da Serra 158,522

68 Itapetininga 157,790

69 São Mateus 155,682

70 Santana de Parnaíba 154,105

71 Parelheiros 153,695

72 Mogi Guaçu 153,658

73 Iguatemi 149,700

74 Sao Rafael 148,145

75 Botucatu 148,130

76 Franco da Rocha 144,849

77 Atibaia 144,088

78 Cachoeirinha 143,366

79 Cangaiba 141,172

80 Vila Curuca 140,673

81 Sao Lucas 138,038

82 Itu 137,586

83 Freguesia do Ó 137,240

84 Cidade Lider 136,660

85 Araras 135,331

86 Vila Jacui 134,189

87 Jaú 133,497

88 Rio Pequeno 131,631

89 Jardim Helena 129,409

90 Bosque Saúde 128,469

91 Jose Bonifacio 128,243

92 Votorantim 127,923

93 Vila Mariana 127,286

94 Sertãozinho 126,887

95 Valinhos 126,373

96 Butanta 123,748

97 Caraguatatuba 123,389

98 Tatuí 122,967

99 Itatiba 122,581

100 Barretos 122,485

The largest cities in São Paulo represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. São Paulo leads with a population of 12,400,232, followed by Guarulhos and Campinas. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 27 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. São Paulo's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
2. 27 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 210,960 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 16,074,472.

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