Santa Teresa Population 2026
Santa Teresa has a population of 35,873, making it the #940 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 346× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,873
Rank in Brazil
#940
Coordinates
22.92°S, 43.19°W
~43 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
936 km
581 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 Santa Teresa
- Rio de Janeiro6,747,815 people · ~1 km away
- Ipanema37,392 people · ~8 km away
- Leblon37,709 people · ~8 km away
- Niterói456,456 people · ~9 km away
- Duque de Caxias818,329 people · ~19 km away
- Barra da Tijuca39,403 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa has a population of 35,873 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #940 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Teresa in?
Santa Teresa is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Santa Teresa the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 936 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.