Cantagalo Population 2026
Cantagalo has a population of 19,996, making it the #1749 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 620× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,996
Rank in Brazil
#1749
Coordinates
21.98°S, 42.37°W
~431 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
904 km
561 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 Cantagalo
- Cordeiro21,444 people · ~5 km away
- Bom Jardim29,736 people · ~20 km away
- Carmo17,740 people · ~25 km away
- Sumidouro15,690 people · ~33 km away
- Além Paraíba30,717 people · ~36 km away
- Nova Friburgo191,158 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cantagalo?
Cantagalo has a population of 19,996 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1749 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cantagalo in?
Cantagalo is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Cantagalo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 904 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.