Quissamã Population 2026
Quissamã has a population of 23,126, making it the #1543 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 536× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,126
Rank in Brazil
#1543
Coordinates
22.11°S, 41.47°W
~9 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
978 km
607 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 Quissamã
- Conceição de Macabu21,769 people · ~41 km away
- Campos dos Goytacazes511,168 people · ~42 km away
- Macaé143,029 people · ~45 km away
- São Fidélis41,197 people · ~59 km away
- Rio das Ostras168,099 people · ~67 km away
- São João da Barra38,708 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Quissamã?
Quissamã has a population of 23,126 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1543 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Quissamã in?
Quissamã is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Quissamã the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 978 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.