São Pedro Population 2026
São Pedro has a population of 20,424, making it the #1711 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 607× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,424
Rank in Brazil
#1711
Coordinates
22.42°S, 42.97°W
~892 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
904 km
561 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 Pedro
- Teresópolis176,692 people · ~1 km away
- Guapimirim54,300 people · ~13 km away
- Petrópolis272,691 people · ~24 km away
- Magé244,092 people · ~27 km away
- São José do Vale do Rio Preto22,799 people · ~30 km away
- Cachoeiras de Macacu59,837 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Pedro?
São Pedro has a population of 20,424 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1711 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Pedro in?
São Pedro is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is São Pedro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 904 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.