Vassouras Population 2026
Vassouras has a population of 35,904, making it the #938 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 345× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,904
Rank in Brazil
#938
Coordinates
22.40°S, 43.66°W
~424 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
862 km
535 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 Vassouras
- Mendes18,049 people · ~15 km away
- Valença71,462 people · ~18 km away
- Barra do Piraí98,501 people · ~18 km away
- Miguel Pereira28,123 people · ~21 km away
- Paracambi43,656 people · ~23 km away
- Paty do Alferes29,619 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vassouras?
Vassouras has a population of 35,904 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #938 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Vassouras in?
Vassouras is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Vassouras the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 862 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.