Duque de Caxias Population 2026
Duque de Caxias has a population of 818,329, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.4% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
818,329
Rank in Brazil
#21
Coordinates
22.79°S, 43.31°W
~15 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
917 km
569 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 |
| 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 |
| Petrópolis | 272,691 | #97 |
Cities near Duque de Caxias
- São João de Meriti466,536 people · ~7 km away
- Belford Roxo466,096 people · ~9 km away
- Nilópolis147,281 people · ~11 km away
- Nova Iguaçu823,302 people · ~15 km away
- Rio de Janeiro6,747,815 people · ~19 km away
- Santa Teresa35,873 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Duque de Caxias?
Duque de Caxias has a population of 818,329 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Duque de Caxias in?
Duque de Caxias is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Duque de Caxias the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 917 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.