Paraty Population 2026
Paraty has a population of 15,118, making it the #2233 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 820× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,118
Rank in Brazil
#2233
Coordinates
23.22°S, 44.71°W
~8 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
893 km
555 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 Paraty
- Cunha22,110 people · ~30 km away
- Ubatuba91,824 people · ~44 km away
- Angra dos Reis179,120 people · ~47 km away
- Guaratinguetá118,044 people · ~66 km away
- Aparecida33,223 people · ~67 km away
- Cachoeira Paulista31,564 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paraty?
Paraty has a population of 15,118 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2233 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paraty in?
Paraty is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Paraty the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 893 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.