São João de Meriti Population 2026
São João de Meriti has a population of 466,536, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
466,536
Rank in Brazil
#45
Coordinates
22.80°S, 43.37°W
~14 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
916 km
569 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 |
| Belford Roxo | 466,096 | #46 |
| Niterói | 456,456 | #48 |
| Volta Redonda | 279,898 | #95 |
| Petrópolis | 272,691 | #97 |
Cities near São João de Meriti
- Nilópolis147,281 people · ~4 km away
- Belford Roxo466,096 people · ~5 km away
- Duque de Caxias818,329 people · ~7 km away
- Nova Iguaçu823,302 people · ~9 km away
- Queimados149,093 people · ~21 km away
- Barra da Tijuca39,403 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São João de Meriti?
São João de Meriti has a population of 466,536 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São João de Meriti in?
São João de Meriti is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is São João de Meriti the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 916 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.