Paraíba do Sul Population 2026
Paraíba do Sul has a population of 44,467, making it the #752 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 279× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,467
Rank in Brazil
#752
Coordinates
22.16°S, 43.29°W
~323 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
860 km
534 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 Paraíba do Sul
- Três Rios82,300 people · ~10 km away
- Paty do Alferes29,619 people · ~33 km away
- Miguel Pereira28,123 people · ~37 km away
- São José do Vale do Rio Preto22,799 people · ~38 km away
- Petrópolis272,691 people · ~40 km away
- Valença71,462 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paraíba do Sul?
Paraíba do Sul has a population of 44,467 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #752 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paraíba do Sul in?
Paraíba do Sul is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Paraíba do Sul the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 860 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.