Arraial do Cabo Population 2026
Arraial do Cabo has a population of 32,794, making it the #1039 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 378× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,794
Rank in Brazil
#1039
Coordinates
22.97°S, 42.03°W
~11 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,011 km
628 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 Arraial do Cabo
- Cabo Frio238,166 people · ~9 km away
- São Pedro da Aldeia110,556 people · ~16 km away
- Iguaba Grande29,577 people · ~25 km away
- Armação dos Búzios42,442 people · ~29 km away
- Araruama137,773 people · ~34 km away
- Saquarema95,201 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arraial do Cabo?
Arraial do Cabo has a population of 32,794 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1039 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Arraial do Cabo in?
Arraial do Cabo is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Arraial do Cabo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,011 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.