Tanguá Population 2026
Tanguá has a population of 32,858, making it the #1033 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 377× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,858
Rank in Brazil
#1033
Coordinates
22.73°S, 42.71°W
~30 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
947 km
588 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 Tanguá
- Rio Bonito59,113 people · ~11 km away
- Itaboraí240,040 people · ~15 km away
- Maricá211,986 people · ~24 km away
- Cachoeiras de Macacu59,837 people · ~30 km away
- Saquarema95,201 people · ~31 km away
- Silva Jardim22,026 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tanguá?
Tanguá has a population of 32,858 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1033 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Tanguá in?
Tanguá is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Tanguá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 947 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.