Cabo Frio Population 2026
Cabo Frio has a population of 238,166, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
238,166
Rank in Brazil
#120
Coordinates
22.89°S, 42.03°W
~13 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,004 km
623 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 Cabo Frio
- Arraial do Cabo32,794 people · ~9 km away
- São Pedro da Aldeia110,556 people · ~9 km away
- Iguaba Grande29,577 people · ~21 km away
- Armação dos Búzios42,442 people · ~22 km away
- Araruama137,773 people · ~32 km away
- Rio das Ostras168,099 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cabo Frio?
Cabo Frio has a population of 238,166 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cabo Frio in?
Cabo Frio is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Cabo Frio the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,004 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.