Largest Cities in Rio de Janeiro, 21 by Population

Rio de Janeiro, federated state of Brazil. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 16,718,956 inhabitants. The state was created 137 years ago in 1889. Its capital city is Rio de Janeiro.

There are 22 city/town in Rio de Janeiro, 21. The largest city of Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro with a population of 6,747,815. Other cities include, Duque de Caxias population 924,624, Nova Iguaçu population 823,302, Niterói population 515,317, Belford Roxo population 513,118

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, This major Brazilian city is located on the southeastern coast, known for its iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.

Duque de Caxias

Duque de Caxias, Located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, this Brazilian city is a major industrial and urban center in the Baixada Fluminense region.

Nova Iguaçu

Nova Iguaçu, This major city is located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, within the greater Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area.

All Rio de Janeiro Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rio de Janeiro.

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City Name	Title	County	Population
Rio de Janeiro	This major Brazilian city is located on the southeastern coast, known for its iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.	Rio de Janeiro	6,747,815
Duque de Caxias	Located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, this Brazilian city is a major industrial and urban center in the Baixada Fluminense region.	Duque de Caxias	924,624
Nova Iguaçu	This major city is located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, within the greater Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area.	Nova Iguaçu	823,302
Niterói	This Brazilian city is situated in the state of Rio de Janeiro, on the east side of Guanabara Bay.	Niterói	515,317
Belford Roxo	Located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, this Brazilian municipality is an important part of the greater Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area.	Belford Roxo	513,118
São João de Meriti	Located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, this Brazilian city is a densely populated municipality known for its vibrant local commerce and strong community ties.	São João de Meriti	472,906
Petrópolis	City in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	Petrópolis	306,678
Volta Redonda	Brazilian town	Volta Redonda	273,988
Macaé	City in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil	Macaé	261,501
Itaboraí	Municipality of Brazil	Itaboraí	242,543
Cabo Frio	Municipality of Brazil	Cabo Frio	230,378
Angra dos Reis	Municipality of Brazil	Angra dos Reis	207,044
Barra Mansa	Located in the southeastern part of Brazil, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, this city is an important industrial and commercial hub in the Paraíba Valley.	Barra Mansa	164,052
Rio das Ostras	City in Rio de Janeiro State	Rio das Ostras	155,193
Nova Friburgo	Nestled in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state, this Brazilian municipality is a significant economic hub, known for its lingerie industry and cold climate.	Nova Friburgo	153,361
Queimados	Municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro	Queimados	151,335
Itaguaí	Municipality of Brazil	Itaguaí	134,819
Araruama	Municipality of Brazil	Araruama	134,293
Resende	Municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro	Resende	132,312
Teresópolis	Nestled in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state, Teresópolis is a Brazilian city known for its stunning natural landscapes and cooler climate.	Teresópolis	123,979
Japeri	Municipality of Brazil	Japeri	105,548
Barra do Piraí	Municipality of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro	Barra do Piraí	100,764

Largest Cities in Rio de Janeiro, 21 by Population

Rio de Janeiro

Duque de Caxias

Nova Iguaçu

All Rio de Janeiro Cities (Aphebetical)

County Cities on Map (22)