Itatiaia Population 2026
Itatiaia has a population of 32,694, making it the #1046 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 379× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,694
Rank in Brazil
#1046
Coordinates
22.50°S, 44.56°W
~406 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
826 km
513 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 Itatiaia
- Resende111,514 people · ~12 km away
- Porto Real21,064 people · ~29 km away
- Barra Mansa164,052 people · ~41 km away
- Cruzeiro74,961 people · ~43 km away
- Passa Quatro15,515 people · ~43 km away
- Itanhandu15,236 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Itatiaia?
Itatiaia has a population of 32,694 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1046 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Itatiaia in?
Itatiaia is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Itatiaia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 826 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.