Macaé Population 2026
Macaé has a population of 143,029, making it the #206 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
143,029
Rank in Brazil
#206
Coordinates
22.38°S, 41.78°W
~8 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
978 km
607 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 Macaé
- Rio das Ostras168,099 people · ~23 km away
- Conceição de Macabu21,769 people · ~34 km away
- Armação dos Búzios42,442 people · ~42 km away
- Quissamã23,126 people · ~45 km away
- Casimiro de Abreu48,563 people · ~45 km away
- São Pedro da Aldeia110,556 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Macaé?
Macaé has a population of 143,029 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #206 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Macaé in?
Macaé is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Macaé the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 978 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.