Itaboraí Population 2026
Itaboraí has a population of 240,040, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
240,040
Rank in Brazil
#119
Coordinates
22.74°S, 42.86°W
~47 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
939 km
583 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 Itaboraí
- Tanguá32,858 people · ~15 km away
- Maricá211,986 people · ~20 km away
- Magé244,092 people · ~21 km away
- Rio Bonito59,113 people · ~26 km away
- Guapimirim54,300 people · ~26 km away
- Niterói456,456 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Itaboraí?
Itaboraí has a population of 240,040 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Itaboraí in?
Itaboraí is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Itaboraí the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 939 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.