Japeri Population 2026
Japeri has a population of 102,149, making it the #321 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 121× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
102,149
Rank in Brazil
#321
Coordinates
22.64°S, 43.65°W
~32 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
885 km
550 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 Japeri
- Paracambi43,656 people · ~7 km away
- Seropédica84,737 people · ~13 km away
- Queimados149,093 people · ~13 km away
- Universidade Rural26,371 people · ~14 km away
- Mendes18,049 people · ~15 km away
- Nova Iguaçu823,302 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Japeri?
Japeri has a population of 102,149 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #321 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Japeri in?
Japeri is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Japeri the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 885 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.