Belford Roxo Population 2026
Belford Roxo has a population of 466,096, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
466,096
Rank in Brazil
#46
Coordinates
22.76°S, 43.40°W
~22 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
910 km
565 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 |
| Niterói | 456,456 | #48 |
| Volta Redonda | 279,898 | #95 |
| Petrópolis | 272,691 | #97 |
Cities near Belford Roxo
- Nilópolis147,281 people · ~5 km away
- São João de Meriti466,536 people · ~5 km away
- Nova Iguaçu823,302 people · ~5 km away
- Duque de Caxias818,329 people · ~9 km away
- Queimados149,093 people · ~17 km away
- Barra da Tijuca39,403 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belford Roxo?
Belford Roxo has a population of 466,096 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Belford Roxo in?
Belford Roxo is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Belford Roxo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 910 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.