Volta Redonda Population 2026
Volta Redonda has a population of 279,898, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
279,898
Rank in Brazil
#95
Coordinates
22.52°S, 44.10°W
~400 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
851 km
528 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 |
| Petrópolis | 272,691 | #97 |
Cities near Volta Redonda
- Barra Mansa164,052 people · ~7 km away
- Pinheiral25,085 people · ~11 km away
- Porto Real21,064 people · ~22 km away
- Rio Claro17,950 people · ~22 km away
- Piraí29,054 people · ~24 km away
- Barra do Piraí98,501 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Volta Redonda?
Volta Redonda has a population of 279,898 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Volta Redonda in?
Volta Redonda is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Volta Redonda the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 851 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.