Iguaba Grande Population 2026
Iguaba Grande has a population of 29,577, making it the #1179 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 419× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,577
Rank in Brazil
#1179
Coordinates
22.84°S, 42.23°W
~17 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
987 km
613 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 Iguaba Grande
- Araruama137,773 people · ~12 km away
- São Pedro da Aldeia110,556 people · ~13 km away
- Cabo Frio238,166 people · ~21 km away
- Arraial do Cabo32,794 people · ~25 km away
- Saquarema95,201 people · ~26 km away
- Silva Jardim22,026 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Iguaba Grande?
Iguaba Grande has a population of 29,577 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1179 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Iguaba Grande in?
Iguaba Grande is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Iguaba Grande the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 987 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.