Sapucaia Population 2026
Sapucaia has a population of 18,289, making it the #1894 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 678× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,289
Rank in Brazil
#1894
Coordinates
22.00°S, 42.91°W
~224 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
869 km
540 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 Sapucaia
- São José do Vale do Rio Preto22,799 people · ~17 km away
- Além Paraíba30,717 people · ~25 km away
- Sumidouro15,690 people · ~25 km away
- Carmo17,740 people · ~32 km away
- Três Rios82,300 people · ~33 km away
- Paraíba do Sul44,467 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sapucaia?
Sapucaia has a population of 18,289 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1894 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Sapucaia in?
Sapucaia is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Sapucaia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 869 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.