Saquarema Population 2026
Saquarema has a population of 95,201, making it the #347 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 130× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
95,201
Rank in Brazil
#347
Coordinates
22.90°S, 42.47°W
~57 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
977 km
607 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 Saquarema
- Araruama137,773 people · ~13 km away
- Rio Bonito59,113 people · ~26 km away
- Iguaba Grande29,577 people · ~26 km away
- Silva Jardim22,026 people · ~29 km away
- Tanguá32,858 people · ~31 km away
- Maricá211,986 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saquarema?
Saquarema has a population of 95,201 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #347 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Saquarema in?
Saquarema is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Saquarema the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 977 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.