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Bauru overview
Bauru (orange) and the other large cities of Brazil
Bauru lies in São Paulo in Brazil at 22.31°S, 49.06°W, about 530 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-3); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Vila Velha (394,930) and larger than Betim (384,000). The largest city in Brazil is São Paulo with 12,400,232 people; the capital, Brasília, has 2,207,718.
The national capital, Brasília, is about 736 km away; the nearest large city is Jaú, 52 km from Bauru.
Brazil as a whole has a live population of 213,783,157 (+0.3% a year) and ranks #7 of 238 countries — see the Brazil population page for the full statistics and the Brazil atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Bauru
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Jaú São Paulo | 52 km | 133,497 |
| Botucatu São Paulo | 90 km | 145,155 |
| Marília São Paulo | 92 km | 237,627 |
| Araraquara São Paulo | 108 km | 168,468 |
| Ourinhos São Paulo | 111 km | 103,970 |
| São Carlos São Paulo | 125 km | 266,427 |
| Catanduva São Paulo | 131 km | 119,275 |
| Assis São Paulo | 144 km | 104,858 |
Largest cities in Brazil
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | São Paulo | São Paulo | 12,400,232 |
| 2 | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | 6,747,815 |
| 3 | Belo Horizonte | Minas Gerais | 2,721,564 |
| 4 | Salvador | Bahia | 2,711,840 |
| 5 | Fortaleza | Ceará | 2,400,000 |
| 6 | Manaus | Amazonas | 2,219,580 |
| 7 | BrasíliaCapital | Federal District | 2,207,718 |
| 8 | Curitiba | Paraná | 1,948,626 |
| 9 | Recife | Pernambuco | 1,653,461 |
| 10 | Goiânia | Goiás | 1,536,097 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bauru?
Bauru has about 392,947 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Bauru the capital of Brazil?
No. The capital of Brazil is Brasília (2,207,718 people), about 736 km away. Bauru is the 51st largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Bauru compared with the rest of Brazil?
Its 392,947 residents are 0.2% of the 213,783,157 people living in Brazil today. São Paulo is larger with 12,400,232 people.
Where is Bauru?
In São Paulo, Brazil, at latitude -22.31 and longitude -49.06, 530 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Jaú (52 km), Botucatu (90 km), Marília (92 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Bauru Population 2026 — Brazil. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/brazil/bauru/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/brazil/bauru/">Bauru Population 2026 — Brazil</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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