Maricá Population 2026
Maricá has a population of 211,986, making it the #137 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
211,986
Rank in Brazil
#137
Coordinates
22.92°S, 42.82°W
~10 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
958 km
595 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 Maricá
- Itaboraí240,040 people · ~20 km away
- Tanguá32,858 people · ~24 km away
- Niterói456,456 people · ~29 km away
- Rio Bonito59,113 people · ~32 km away
- Saquarema95,201 people · ~36 km away
- Rio de Janeiro6,747,815 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maricá?
Maricá has a population of 211,986 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #137 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Maricá in?
Maricá is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Maricá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 958 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.