Araruama Population 2026
Araruama has a population of 137,773, making it the #212 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
137,773
Rank in Brazil
#212
Coordinates
22.87°S, 42.34°W
~20 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
982 km
610 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 Araruama
- Iguaba Grande29,577 people · ~12 km away
- Saquarema95,201 people · ~13 km away
- São Pedro da Aldeia110,556 people · ~25 km away
- Silva Jardim22,026 people · ~25 km away
- Cabo Frio238,166 people · ~32 km away
- Rio Bonito59,113 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araruama?
Araruama has a population of 137,773 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #212 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Araruama in?
Araruama is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Araruama the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 982 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.