Population of Jaraguá, Goiás
Jaraguá has 45,223 inhabitants according to the 2022 Census by IBGE, Brazil's statistics institute, 8% more than in the 2010 Census. IBGE's estimate for 2026 is 46,835 residents. People from Jaraguá are called jaraguenses.
Information checked: October 2026, in IBGE series (Cidades e Estados).
Census and estimate figures
| Reference | Inhabitants |
|---|---|
| 2010 Census | 41,870 |
| 2022 Census | 45,223 |
| IBGE estimate, 2024 | 46,427 |
| IBGE estimate, 2025 | 46,633 |
| IBGE estimate, 2026 | 46,835 |
Between the last two censuses the town gained 3,353 residents (from 41,870 to 45,223), growth of about 8% in twelve years. Estimates are IBGE projections between censuses; the official reference is always the Census.
Area and density
| Municipal area | 1,848.947 km² |
|---|---|
| Population density (2022 Census) | 24.46 inhabitants per km² |
| Altitude of the town center | 610 m |
The municipality is large: besides the town, it has villages and rural settlements. See the list in neighborhoods and villages and the physical data in geography.
IBGE social indicators
| Indicator | 2010 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Children aged 6 to 14 attending school | 96.4% | 99.68% |
| Households with sewage through the public network, storm drains or a septic tank linked to the network | 15.6% | 25.18% |
In the 2010 Census, 30.6% of the population had a monthly per capita income of up to half a minimum wage. IBGE had not yet published that breakdown for the 2022 Census in the series consulted. For income, jobs and city finances see economy; for schools and colleges, education.
Using these numbers
- Research and school work: cite the 2022 Census (45,223) and the date you consulted it.
- Business: the town's population is only part of the market. Jaraguá receives clothing buyers from other regions; see wholesale shopping.
- Mind the name: do not confuse Jaraguá (Goiás) with Jaraguá do Sul (Santa Catarina) or with Jaraguá State Park in São Paulo.
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Source: IBGE, 2010 and 2022 Demographic Censuses and population estimates (Cidades e Estados series), consulted in October 2026. Demonym: Wikipedia (Portuguese), entry "Jaraguá (Goiás)".
Updated on October 19, 2026