Cordeiro Population 2026
Cordeiro has a population of 21,444, making it the #1641 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 578× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,444
Rank in Brazil
#1641
Coordinates
22.03°S, 42.36°W
~491 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
909 km
564 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 Cordeiro
- Cantagalo19,996 people · ~5 km away
- Bom Jardim29,736 people · ~15 km away
- Carmo17,740 people · ~28 km away
- Sumidouro15,690 people · ~32 km away
- Nova Friburgo191,158 people · ~33 km away
- Além Paraíba30,717 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cordeiro?
Cordeiro has a population of 21,444 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1641 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cordeiro in?
Cordeiro is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Cordeiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 909 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.