Rio Tinto Population 2026
Rio Tinto has a population of 24,581, making it the #1414 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraíba. It is about 504× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,581
Rank in Brazil
#1414
Coordinates
6.80°S, 35.08°W
~35 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,719 km
1,067 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraíba
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| João Pessoa | 817,511 | #22 |
| Campina Grande | 348,936 | #71 |
| Santa Rita | 149,910 | #196 |
| Patos | 92,575 | #354 |
| Bayeux | 82,742 | #398 |
| Sousa | 67,259 | #498 |
| Cabedelo | 66,519 | #501 |
| Cajazeiras | 63,239 | #530 |
Cities near Rio Tinto
- Mamanguape44,599 people · ~6 km away
- Itapororoca18,382 people · ~19 km away
- Araçagi16,646 people · ~34 km away
- Cabedelo66,519 people · ~34 km away
- Santa Rita149,910 people · ~36 km away
- Sapé51,306 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rio Tinto?
Rio Tinto has a population of 24,581 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1414 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Rio Tinto in?
Rio Tinto is located in Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Rio Tinto the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,719 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.