The estimated population was 87,545 inhabitants in 2020, the third-largest in the state, and the total area of the municipality was 1,836 kmª.

It consists of two basic elements: "guru" (diamond) and "pi" (foot, way, base, pure origin).

In addition, there is a municipal public college, Faculdade Unirg, which offers 14 courses.

The local football team is Gurupi EC who play at the 3000 capacity Estádio Gilberto Resende.

They compete in the Campeonato Tocantinense which they have won 6 times, but have made 3 Série C appearances; in 1995, 1996 and in 2004.