Porciúncula Population 2026
Porciúncula has a population of 17,832, making it the #1952 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 695× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,832
Rank in Brazil
#1952
Coordinates
20.96°S, 42.04°W
~196 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
847 km
526 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 Porciúncula
- Natividade15,550 people · ~11 km away
- Carangola31,240 people · ~26 km away
- Itaperuna107,246 people · ~31 km away
- Espera Feliz24,102 people · ~37 km away
- Muriaé104,108 people · ~39 km away
- Divino20,706 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Porciúncula?
Porciúncula has a population of 17,832 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1952 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Porciúncula in?
Porciúncula is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Porciúncula the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 847 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.