Barra do Piraí Population 2026
Barra do Piraí has a population of 98,501, making it the #332 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 126× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
98,501
Rank in Brazil
#332
Coordinates
22.47°S, 43.83°W
~366 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
860 km
534 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 Barra do Piraí
FAQ
What is the population of Barra do Piraí?
Barra do Piraí has a population of 98,501 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #332 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barra do Piraí in?
Barra do Piraí is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Barra do Piraí the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 860 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.