Nova Friburgo Population 2026
Nova Friburgo has a population of 191,158, making it the #150 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
191,158
Rank in Brazil
#150
Coordinates
22.28°S, 42.53°W
~858 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
919 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 Nova Friburgo
- Bom Jardim29,736 people · ~18 km away
- Cachoeiras de Macacu59,837 people · ~24 km away
- Sumidouro15,690 people · ~30 km away
- Cordeiro21,444 people · ~33 km away
- Cantagalo19,996 people · ~37 km away
- Carmo17,740 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nova Friburgo?
Nova Friburgo has a population of 191,158 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #150 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Nova Friburgo in?
Nova Friburgo is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Nova Friburgo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 919 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.