Porto Velho Population 2026
Porto Velho has a population of 548,952, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rondônia. Roughly 0.3% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
548,952
Rank in Brazil
#37
Coordinates
8.76°S, 63.90°W
~90 m elevation · America/Porto_Velho
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,902 km
1,181 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rondônia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Ji Paraná | 124,333 | #237 |
| Ariquemes | 96,833 | #339 |
| Vilhena | 95,832 | #345 |
| Cacoal | 86,887 | #375 |
| Rolim de Moura | 56,406 | #595 |
| Jaru | 50,591 | #666 |
| Guajará Mirim | 39,387 | #848 |
| Rolim de Moura do Guaporé | 37,949 | #882 |
Cities near Porto Velho
- Candeias do Jamari22,310 people · ~24 km away
- Alto Paraíso16,320 people · ~125 km away
- Ariquemes96,833 people · ~159 km away
- Buritis27,992 people · ~161 km away
- Humaitá62,312 people · ~169 km away
- Lábrea48,927 people · ~193 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Porto Velho?
Porto Velho has a population of 548,952 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Porto Velho in?
Porto Velho is located in Rondônia, Brazil.
Is Porto Velho the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,902 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.