Mendes Population 2026
Mendes has a population of 18,049, making it the #1920 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 687× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,049
Rank in Brazil
#1920
Coordinates
22.53°S, 43.73°W
~419 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
870 km
540 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 Mendes
- Paracambi43,656 people · ~9 km away
- Barra do Piraí98,501 people · ~11 km away
- Japeri102,149 people · ~15 km away
- Vassouras35,904 people · ~15 km away
- Piraí29,054 people · ~20 km away
- Seropédica84,737 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mendes?
Mendes has a population of 18,049 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1920 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Mendes in?
Mendes is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Mendes the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 870 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.