Barra da Tijuca Population 2026
Barra da Tijuca has a population of 39,403, making it the #847 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 315× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,403
Rank in Brazil
#847
Coordinates
23.00°S, 43.37°W
~8 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
934 km
580 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio de Janeiro
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | 6,747,815 | #2 |
| Nova Iguaçu | 823,302 | #20 |
| Duque de Caxias | 818,329 | #21 |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | 511,168 | #40 |
| São João de Meriti | 466,536 | #45 |
| Belford Roxo | 466,096 | #46 |
| Niterói | 456,456 | #48 |
| Volta Redonda | 279,898 | #95 |
Cities near Barra da Tijuca
- Leblon37,709 people · ~15 km away
- Ipanema37,392 people · ~17 km away
- Santa Teresa35,873 people · ~20 km away
- Rio de Janeiro6,747,815 people · ~21 km away
- São João de Meriti466,536 people · ~22 km away
- Nilópolis147,281 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barra da Tijuca?
Barra da Tijuca has a population of 39,403 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #847 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barra da Tijuca in?
Barra da Tijuca is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Barra da Tijuca the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 934 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.