Teresópolis Population 2026
Teresópolis has a population of 176,692, making it the #164 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
176,692
Rank in Brazil
#164
Coordinates
22.42°S, 42.98°W
~936 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
903 km
561 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 Teresópolis
- São Pedro20,424 people · ~1 km away
- Guapimirim54,300 people · ~13 km away
- Petrópolis272,691 people · ~23 km away
- Magé244,092 people · ~27 km away
- São José do Vale do Rio Preto22,799 people · ~30 km away
- Cachoeiras de Macacu59,837 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Teresópolis?
Teresópolis has a population of 176,692 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #164 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Teresópolis in?
Teresópolis is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Teresópolis the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 903 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.