Valença Population 2026
Valença has a population of 71,462, making it the #478 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 174× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,462
Rank in Brazil
#478
Coordinates
22.25°S, 43.70°W
~560 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
845 km
525 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 Valença
- Vassouras35,904 people · ~18 km away
- Barra do Piraí98,501 people · ~28 km away
- Mendes18,049 people · ~31 km away
- Miguel Pereira28,123 people · ~33 km away
- Paty do Alferes29,619 people · ~35 km away
- Paracambi43,656 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Valença?
Valença has a population of 71,462 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #478 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Valença in?
Valença is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Valença the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 845 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.