Rio Claro Population 2026
Rio Claro has a population of 17,950, making it the #1935 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 691× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,950
Rank in Brazil
#1935
Coordinates
22.72°S, 44.14°W
~464 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
869 km
540 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 Rio Claro
- Barra Mansa164,052 people · ~20 km away
- Volta Redonda279,898 people · ~22 km away
- Piraí29,054 people · ~27 km away
- Pinheiral25,085 people · ~27 km away
- Mangaratiba43,624 people · ~28 km away
- Angra dos Reis179,120 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rio Claro?
Rio Claro has a population of 17,950 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1935 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Rio Claro in?
Rio Claro is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Rio Claro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 869 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.