Rio de Janeiro, 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.

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Quick Facts about Rio de Janeiro

Population 6,747,815
Country Brazil
State Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
County Rio de Janeiro
Postal code 20000-000
Plate code RJ
Phone Area Codes 21
Area 1260.03 km2
Official name Rio de Janeiro
Latitude & Longitude -22.9064,-43.1822
Legislative body Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro
Altitude 102 feet / 31 meters
Capital city Rio de Janeiro is capital of Kingdom of Portugal, Fourth Brazilian Republic, Empire of Brazil, Portuguese Empire, Neutral Municipality, Rio de Janeiro, First Brazilian Republic, State of Brazil, United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves, Guanabara, Brazil, Federal District
Establishment March 21, 1565 (461 years ago)
Time Zone UTC−03:00
Local time 07:16:14 (18th April 2026)

Geography

Rio de Janeiro is located at 22°54'23"S 43°10'56"W (-22.9064200, -43.1822300). It has 4 neighbors: Sao Joao de Meriti, Itaguai, Duque de Caxias and Nilopolis.

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1900 811,443 - census
2000 5,857,904 86.15% census
2010 6,320,446 7.32% census
2014 6,453,682 2.06% 2016-10-01T00:00:00Z
2015 6,476,631 0.35% estimation process
2017 6,520,266 0.67% estimation process
2020 6,747,815 3.37% estimation process
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Rio De Janerio Metro Map
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