São José do Rio Preto Population 2026
São José do Rio Preto has a population of 480,393, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
480,393
Rank in Brazil
#43
Coordinates
20.82°S, 49.38°W
~505 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
581 km
361 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 São José do Rio Preto
- Bady Bassitt27,260 people · ~13 km away
- Mirassol63,337 people · ~15 km away
- Guapiaçu21,711 people · ~17 km away
- Potirendaba18,496 people · ~25 km away
- Nova Granada19,419 people · ~33 km away
- Monte Aprazível22,280 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São José do Rio Preto?
São José do Rio Preto has a population of 480,393 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José do Rio Preto in?
São José do Rio Preto is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is São José do Rio Preto the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 581 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.