Nilópolis Population 2026
Nilópolis has a population of 147,281, making it the #200 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 84× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
147,281
Rank in Brazil
#200
Coordinates
22.81°S, 43.41°W
~27 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
914 km
568 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 Nilópolis
- São João de Meriti466,536 people · ~4 km away
- Belford Roxo466,096 people · ~5 km away
- Nova Iguaçu823,302 people · ~7 km away
- Duque de Caxias818,329 people · ~11 km away
- Queimados149,093 people · ~18 km away
- Barra da Tijuca39,403 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nilópolis?
Nilópolis has a population of 147,281 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #200 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Nilópolis in?
Nilópolis is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Nilópolis the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 914 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.