Piraí Population 2026
Piraí has a population of 29,054, making it the #1195 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 427× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,054
Rank in Brazil
#1195
Coordinates
22.63°S, 43.90°W
~381 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
871 km
541 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 Piraí
- Pinheiral25,085 people · ~17 km away
- Barra do Piraí98,501 people · ~19 km away
- Paracambi43,656 people · ~19 km away
- Mendes18,049 people · ~20 km away
- Seropédica84,737 people · ~23 km away
- Volta Redonda279,898 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piraí?
Piraí has a population of 29,054 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1195 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Piraí in?
Piraí is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Piraí the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 871 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.