Campos dos Goytacazes Population 2026
Campos dos Goytacazes has a population of 511,168, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
511,168
Rank in Brazil
#40
Coordinates
21.75°S, 41.33°W
~13 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
961 km
597 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 |
| São João de Meriti | 466,536 | #45 |
| Belford Roxo | 466,096 | #46 |
| Niterói | 456,456 | #48 |
| Volta Redonda | 279,898 | #95 |
| Petrópolis | 272,691 | #97 |
Cities near Campos dos Goytacazes
- São João da Barra38,708 people · ~31 km away
- Quissamã23,126 people · ~42 km away
- São Fidélis41,197 people · ~45 km away
- São Francisco de Itabapoana47,368 people · ~63 km away
- Cambuci15,070 people · ~63 km away
- Conceição de Macabu21,769 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Campos dos Goytacazes?
Campos dos Goytacazes has a population of 511,168 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Campos dos Goytacazes in?
Campos dos Goytacazes is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Campos dos Goytacazes the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 961 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.