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Largest Cities in Santa Catarina

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Santa Catarina

1 Florianópolis 508,826
2 Joinville 461,304
3 Blumenau 361,855
4 São José 200,000
5 Jaraguá do Sul 182,660
6 Palhoça 175,272
7 Lages 164,676
8 Criciúma 161,954
9 Chapecó 160,157
10 Itajaí 155,716
11 Brusque 141,385
12 Balneário Camboriú 139,155
13 Tubarão 110,088
14 Navegantes 86,401
15 Camboriú 85,105
16 São Bento do Sul 83,277
17 Concórdia 81,646
18 Biguaçu 76,773
19 Itapema 75,940
20 Caçador 73,720
21 Rio do Sul 72,587
22 Gaspar 72,570
23 Araranguá 71,922
24 Indaial 71,549
25 Içara 59,035
26 Videira 55,466
27 Mafra 55,286
28 Canoinhas 55,016
29 São Francisco do Sul 52,674
30 Imbituba 52,579
31 Xanxerê 51,607
32 Tijucas 51,592
33 Guaramirim 46,711
34 Timbó 46,099
35 Barra Velha 45,369
36 Araquari 45,283
37 São Miguel d'Oeste 44,330
38 Laguna 42,785
39 Curitibanos 40,045
40 Rio Negrinho 39,261
41 Campos Novos 36,932
42 Pomerode 34,289
43 Braço do Norte 33,773
44 Penha 33,663
45 Fraiburgo 33,481
46 Porto União 32,970
47 São João Batista 32,687
48 Xaxim 31,918
49 Forquilhinha 31,431
50 Itapoá 30,750
51 Joaçaba 30,146
52 Sombrio 29,991
53 Garopaba 29,959
54 Maravilha 28,251
55 Porto Belo 27,688
56 Santo Amaro da Imperatriz 27,272
57 Balneário Piçarras 27,127
58 Ituporanga 26,525
59 São Joaquim 25,939
60 Bombinhas 25,058
61 São Lourenço do Oeste 24,791
62 Guabiruba 24,543
63 Capivari de Baixo 23,975
64 Orleans 23,661
65 Capinzal 23,314
66 Itaiópolis 22,051
67 Pinhalzinho 21,972
68 Herval dOeste 21,724
69 Ribeirão da Ilha 21,000
70 Freguesia do Ribeirao da Ilha 21,000
71 Urussanga 20,919
72 Jaguaruna 20,375
73 Schroeder 20,061
74 Presidente Getúlio 20,010
75 Campinas 20,000
76 Ibirama 19,862
77 Três Barras 19,746
78 Papanduva 19,150
79 Seara 18,620
80 Garuva 18,545
81 Morro da Fumaça 18,537
82 Taió 18,310
83 Abelardo Luz 17,392
84 Otacílio Costa 17,312
85 Cocal do Sul 17,240
86 Massaranduba 17,162
87 Pouso Redondo 17,123
88 Ilhota 17,046
89 Governador Celso Ramos 16,915
90 Itapiranga 16,638
91 Balneário Rincão 15,981
92 Balneário Arroio do Silva 15,820
93 Correia Pinto 15,727
94 Balneário Gaivota 15,669
95 Palmitos 15,626
96 Santa Cecília 15,546
97 Corupá 15,267
98 Trindade 15,100
99 Dionísio Cerqueira 15,008
100 Lauro Müller 14,381

The largest cities in Santa Catarina represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Florianópolis leads with a population of 508,826, followed by Joinville and Blumenau. 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. 26 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. Florianópolis's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 26 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 30,750 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,714,645.

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