Niterói Population 2026
Niterói has a population of 456,456, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
456,456
Rank in Brazil
#48
Coordinates
22.88°S, 43.10°W
~44 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
938 km
582 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 |
| Volta Redonda | 279,898 | #95 |
| Petrópolis | 272,691 | #97 |
Cities near Niterói
- Rio de Janeiro6,747,815 people · ~8 km away
- Santa Teresa35,873 people · ~9 km away
- Ipanema37,392 people · ~15 km away
- Leblon37,709 people · ~17 km away
- Duque de Caxias818,329 people · ~24 km away
- Magé244,092 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Niterói?
Niterói has a population of 456,456 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Niterói in?
Niterói is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Niterói the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 938 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.