Cachoeiras de Macacu Population 2026
Cachoeiras de Macacu has a population of 59,837, making it the #567 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 207× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,837
Rank in Brazil
#567
Coordinates
22.46°S, 42.65°W
~63 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
927 km
576 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 Cachoeiras de Macacu
- Nova Friburgo191,158 people · ~24 km away
- Rio Bonito59,113 people · ~28 km away
- Tanguá32,858 people · ~30 km away
- São Pedro20,424 people · ~32 km away
- Teresópolis176,692 people · ~34 km away
- Silva Jardim22,026 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cachoeiras de Macacu?
Cachoeiras de Macacu has a population of 59,837 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #567 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cachoeiras de Macacu in?
Cachoeiras de Macacu is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Cachoeiras de Macacu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 927 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.