Petrópolis Population 2026
Petrópolis has a population of 272,691, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
272,691
Rank in Brazil
#97
Coordinates
22.50°S, 43.18°W
~819 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
899 km
558 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 Petrópolis
- Guapimirim54,300 people · ~21 km away
- Magé244,092 people · ~22 km away
- Teresópolis176,692 people · ~23 km away
- São Pedro20,424 people · ~24 km away
- Paty do Alferes29,619 people · ~26 km away
- Miguel Pereira28,123 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petrópolis?
Petrópolis has a population of 272,691 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Petrópolis in?
Petrópolis is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Petrópolis the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 899 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.