Rio Claro Population 2026
Rio Claro has a population of 201,418, making it the #144 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
201,418
Rank in Brazil
#144
Coordinates
22.41°S, 47.56°W
~617 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
738 km
458 miles, straight line
Other big cities in São Paulo
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 12,400,232 | #1 |
| Guarulhos | 1,169,577 | #13 |
| Campinas | 1,031,554 | #15 |
| São Bernardo do Campo | 743,372 | #23 |
| São José dos Campos | 729,737 | #24 |
| Osasco | 728,615 | #25 |
| Ribeirão Preto | 711,825 | #26 |
| Sorocaba | 687,357 | #27 |
Cities near Rio Claro
- Santa Gertrudes23,611 people · ~6 km away
- Cordeirópolis24,514 people · ~13 km away
- Araras135,331 people · ~19 km away
- Iracemápolis21,967 people · ~19 km away
- Limeira291,869 people · ~24 km away
- Charqueada15,535 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rio Claro?
Rio Claro has a population of 201,418 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #144 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Rio Claro in?
Rio Claro is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Rio Claro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 738 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.