Magé Population 2026
Magé has a population of 244,092, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
244,092
Rank in Brazil
#115
Coordinates
22.65°S, 43.04°W
~8 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
920 km
571 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 Magé
- Guapimirim54,300 people · ~14 km away
- Itaboraí240,040 people · ~21 km away
- Petrópolis272,691 people · ~22 km away
- Niterói456,456 people · ~26 km away
- São Pedro20,424 people · ~27 km away
- Teresópolis176,692 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Magé?
Magé has a population of 244,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Magé in?
Magé is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Magé the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 920 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.