Rio Real Population 2026
Rio Real has a population of 35,362, making it the #953 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 351× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,362
Rank in Brazil
#953
Coordinates
11.48°S, 37.93°W
~170 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,181 km
733 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Rio Real
- Cristinápolis17,100 people · ~19 km away
- Crisópolis19,729 people · ~24 km away
- Aporá15,922 people · ~25 km away
- Itabaianinha40,678 people · ~28 km away
- Umbaúba23,917 people · ~32 km away
- Tobias Barreto50,905 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rio Real?
Rio Real has a population of 35,362 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #953 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Rio Real in?
Rio Real is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Rio Real the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,181 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.