Ipanema Population 2026
Ipanema has a population of 37,392, making it the #907 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 332× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,392
Rank in Brazil
#907
Coordinates
22.98°S, 43.20°W
~29 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
942 km
585 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 Ipanema
- Leblon37,709 people · ~2 km away
- Santa Teresa35,873 people · ~8 km away
- Rio de Janeiro6,747,815 people · ~9 km away
- Niterói456,456 people · ~15 km away
- Barra da Tijuca39,403 people · ~17 km away
- Duque de Caxias818,329 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ipanema?
Ipanema has a population of 37,392 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #907 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ipanema in?
Ipanema is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Ipanema the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 942 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.