São José do Vale do Rio Preto Population 2026
São José do Vale do Rio Preto has a population of 22,799, making it the #1559 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 544× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,799
Rank in Brazil
#1559
Coordinates
22.15°S, 42.92°W
~582 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
883 km
548 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 José do Vale do Rio Preto
- Sapucaia18,289 people · ~17 km away
- Sumidouro15,690 people · ~28 km away
- Três Rios82,300 people · ~30 km away
- Teresópolis176,692 people · ~30 km away
- São Pedro20,424 people · ~30 km away
- Além Paraíba30,717 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São José do Vale do Rio Preto?
São José do Vale do Rio Preto has a population of 22,799 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1559 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José do Vale do Rio Preto in?
São José do Vale do Rio Preto is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is São José do Vale do Rio Preto the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 883 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.