São João da Barra Population 2026
São João da Barra has a population of 38,708, making it the #867 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 320× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,708
Rank in Brazil
#867
Coordinates
21.64°S, 41.05°W
~7 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
974 km
605 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 São João da Barra
- Campos dos Goytacazes511,168 people · ~31 km away
- São Francisco de Itabapoana47,368 people · ~39 km away
- Quissamã23,126 people · ~68 km away
- Marataizes41,929 people · ~70 km away
- Mimoso do Sul24,475 people · ~72 km away
- São Fidélis41,197 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São João da Barra?
São João da Barra has a population of 38,708 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #867 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São João da Barra in?
São João da Barra is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is São João da Barra the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 974 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.