Resende Population 2026
Resende has a population of 111,514, making it the #286 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
111,514
Rank in Brazil
#286
Coordinates
22.47°S, 44.45°W
~408 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
829 km
515 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 Resende
- Itatiaia32,694 people · ~12 km away
- Porto Real21,064 people · ~17 km away
- Barra Mansa164,052 people · ~29 km away
- Volta Redonda279,898 people · ~36 km away
- Rio Claro17,950 people · ~43 km away
- Pinheiral25,085 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Resende?
Resende has a population of 111,514 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #286 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Resende in?
Resende is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Resende the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 829 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.